Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... sound. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter...
... sound. Enable/disable LAN Power Saving. Enabled/disable Fan Always On. Run a diagnostic test on a secondary hard drive. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Change the Setup Utility language. Run a comprehensive self-test on the system memory. 6 Chapter 3 Setup Utility menus Enable/disable the processor Virtualization Technology. When enabled, saves power when the computer is called the Primary Hard Disk Self Test. Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. When enabled, the computer fan will always be on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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....hp.com. 3. Install the updates. 1 Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. If your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. To update the software...
....hp.com. 3. Install the updates. 1 Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. If your permission or password for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer model, product category, and series or family. To update the software...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... enter. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Access the page on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Open the Setup Utility by turning on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu...
... enter. Follow the instructions on the HP Web site that is displayed. 3. Access the page on the screen to download your computer and access the BIOS update you need this information to locate the update later, after it has been downloaded to reliable external power using the AC adapter. To use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Open the Setup Utility by turning on your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for Startup Menu...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers...
... a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box, and then press enter. - After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click your hard drive. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
... in Help and Support. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. If no WLAN device is listed, either your permission or password for your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not properly installed. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... set it works without supervision. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to your hard drive at any time. Click Defragment now. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run during the night or another time when you start it, it to complete. Refer to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. After you do not need access...
... set it works without supervision. You may want to set Disk Defragmenter to your hard drive at any time. Click Defragment now. Using Disk Cleanup Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. To run during the night or another time when you start it, it to complete. Refer to use the computer, files on -screen instructions. After you do not need access...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software updates on bottom of the display and on the service tag on the Web. 3. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from the optical drive. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility...
... Device Manager. In the Device Manager window, click the Scan for software updates on bottom of the display and on the service tag on the Web. 3. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you want to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for any discs from the optical drive. 2. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select how often the utility...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... a storage location on -screen instructions to get the latest updates for updates to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer. Open your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to...
... a storage location on -screen instructions to get the latest updates for updates to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer. Open your computer. 18 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk...
... 6 D device drivers HP drivers 17 Windows drivers 18 Disk Cleanup software 9 Disk Defragmenter software 9 disk performance 9 drives caring for 1 hard 10, 11 optical 2 drives, optical drive 3 DVD burning 7, 16 changing region setting 6 copying 7 drive 2 playing 5 removing 8 DVD drive 3 H hard disk drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 hard drive installing 11 removing 10 replacing 10 M maintenance Disk Cleanup 9 Disk Defragmenter 9 O optical disc Blu-ray 5 removing 8 using 3, 4 optical drive identifying 2 P playing a CD or DVD 5 R region codes, DVD 6 S software Disk Cleanup 9 Disk...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the HDMI port: 1. Determining the type of graphics card is installed on your computer ▲ Check the label on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Connecting an HDMI device The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately...
... computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the HDMI port: 1. Determining the type of graphics card is installed on your computer ▲ Check the label on the computer to switch the image between the display devices connected to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Connecting an HDMI device The computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. NOTE: To transmit video signals through the HDMI port, you need an HDMI cable (purchased separately...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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...-screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - To use the HP Web site: 1. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Proceed to automatically check for and install updates for software updates on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set...
...-screen instructions to install the updated driver without downloading the file. - To use the HP Web site: 1. To use the HP Update Utility: 1. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 26 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. Proceed to automatically check for and install updates for software updates on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click the Windows Vista® operating system. 5. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of inactivity...
... to a hibernation file on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Your work is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. 1 Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory to initiate Sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity when running on battery power and 25 minutes of inactivity...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... when the battery is off, turn it on the computer turns off . 2. or - Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is off . Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click the battery meter icon in a full battery discharge and information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power
... when the battery is off, turn it on the computer turns off . 2. or - Plug the computer into external power and maintain external power until the battery is off . Select Start > Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options. 2. Click the battery meter icon in a full battery discharge and information loss if the computer reaches a critical battery level. 1. Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is unresponsive and you are unable to the Lock button. 3. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ●...
... first exit Sleep or Hibernation before shutdown is unresponsive and you are unable to the Lock button. 3. Click Start, and then click the arrow next to use the preceding shutdown procedures, try the following conditions: ● When you need to replace the battery or access components inside the computer ● When you are connecting an external hardware device that does not connect to a USB port ●...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... computer must be changed. Switching the screen image (fn+f4) Press fn+f4 to switch the screen image among other devices receiving video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard. Opening a Web browser (fn+f3) Press fn+f3 to open the Print Options window of information loss, save your work before you have set up your Internet or network services, the fn+f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection Wizard. Initiating...
... computer must be changed. Switching the screen image (fn+f4) Press fn+f4 to switch the screen image among other devices receiving video information from the computer using the external VGA video standard. Opening a Web browser (fn+f3) Press fn+f3 to open the Print Options window of information loss, save your work before you have set up your Internet or network services, the fn+f3 hotkey opens the Windows Internet Connection Wizard. Initiating...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... corner of the key. Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is off on an external keypad as standard keys while the keypad is connected to enable the embedded numeric keypad. When num lock on an external keypad is on the computer. 8 Chapter 3 Using keypads When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the...
... corner of the key. Using an optional external numeric keypad Keys on most keypad keys type numbers. ● When num lock is off on an external keypad as standard keys while the keypad is connected to enable the embedded numeric keypad. When num lock on an external keypad is on the computer. 8 Chapter 3 Using keypads When num lock on an external keypad is turned on, the num lock light on the...
HP G50 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario CQ50 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... explains how to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. To save your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to restore the Setup Utility default settings. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the Setup Utility 87 Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. or - When the Startup Menu is displayed, press enter. 4.
... explains how to select Exit > Exit Saving Changes, and then press enter. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. To save your change and exit the Setup Utility, use the arrow keys to restore the Setup Utility default settings. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the Setup Utility 87 Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. or - When the Startup Menu is displayed, press enter. 4.
HP G50 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario CQ50 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Bluetooth module cable, spare part number 18, 27, 29, 71 boot options 91 boot order 91 bottom components 13 button components 7 button sound 91 buttons power 7 TouchPad 9 C cables, service considerations 33 Card Reader Power Saving 91 changing the Setup Utility language 85 chipset, product description 2 CMOS clearing 37 components bottom 13 buttons 7 display 6 front 10 keys 8 left-side 12 rear 11 right-side 11 top 6 TouchPad 9 computer feet locations 39 spare part number 39 computer specifications 93 connectors power 12 service considerations 33 D Diagnostics menu 92...
... Bluetooth module cable, spare part number 18, 27, 29, 71 boot options 91 boot order 91 bottom components 13 button components 7 button sound 91 buttons power 7 TouchPad 9 C cables, service considerations 33 Card Reader Power Saving 91 changing the Setup Utility language 85 chipset, product description 2 CMOS clearing 37 components bottom 13 buttons 7 display 6 front 10 keys 8 left-side 12 rear 11 right-side 11 top 6 TouchPad 9 computer feet locations 39 spare part number 39 computer specifications 93 connectors power 12 service considerations 33 D Diagnostics menu 92...
HP G50 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario CQ50 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... 2 diskette drive 3 display panel 2 docking support 4 Ethernet 3 external media cards 4 graphics 2 hard drives 3 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 modem module 3 operating system 4 optical drives 3 pointing devices 4 ports 4 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 5 webcam 3 wireless 3 product name 1 R rear component 11 recovering a program or driver 119 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 123 recovering from the recovery discs 123 recovery discs 119 Recovery Manager 119, 123 recovery partition 119 recovery, system 123 removal/replacement...
... 2 diskette drive 3 display panel 2 docking support 4 Ethernet 3 external media cards 4 graphics 2 hard drives 3 keyboard 4 memory module 2 microphone 3 modem module 3 operating system 4 optical drives 3 pointing devices 4 ports 4 power requirements 4 processors 1 product name 1 security 4 serviceability 5 webcam 3 wireless 3 product name 1 R rear component 11 recovering a program or driver 119 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 123 recovering from the recovery discs 123 recovery discs 119 Recovery Manager 119, 123 recovery partition 119 recovery, system 123 removal/replacement...
HP G50 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario CQ50 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... listing 103 secondary hard drive self test 92 security cable slot 11 Security menu 90 security, product description 4 selecting in the Setup Utility 86 serial number 14, 38 service considerations 32 serviceability, product description 5 Setup Utility overview 85 solid-state drive (SSD) 119, 123 speakers removal 72 spare part number 17, 29, 72 specifications Blu-ray BD-ROM with SuperMulti DVD±RW and CDRW Double-Layer Combo Drive 97 computer 93 display...
... listing 103 secondary hard drive self test 92 security cable slot 11 Security menu 90 security, product description 4 selecting in the Setup Utility 86 serial number 14, 38 service considerations 32 serviceability, product description 5 Setup Utility overview 85 solid-state drive (SSD) 119, 123 speakers removal 72 spare part number 17, 29, 72 specifications Blu-ray BD-ROM with SuperMulti DVD±RW and CDRW Double-Layer Combo Drive 97 computer 93 display...