Setup Utility - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language. Run a diagnostic test on . Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound...
... Internal CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ USB CD/DVD ROM drive ◦ Hard drive ◦ USB Diskette on Key ◦ USB Hard drive ◦ Network adapter Diagnostics menu Select Hard Disk Self Test Secondary Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Memory Test To do this Change the Setup Utility language. Run a diagnostic test on . Enable/disable Card Reader/1394 Power Saving. NOTE: On models with two hard drives, this Run a comprehensive self-test on a secondary hard drive. Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. System Configuration menu Select Language Support Button Sound...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site. Prepare for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices...
... BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site. Prepare for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Windows Help for tasks such as installing applications, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. To use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver...
... Sleep or Hibernation. Follow the instructions on or restarting the computer. To use the Setup Utility for Startup Menu" message is displayed. 3. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Make a note of the screen, press f10. 2. At the download area, follow these steps: a. Identify the BIOS update that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Open your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. Click your country or region. 2. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed...
... model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Open your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. Click your country or region. 2. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have a problem connecting to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer...
... 5 Troubleshooting wireless connection problems You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or 802.11. The listing for a WLAN device may be prompted for your permission or password for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have a problem connecting to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... of your hard drive and the number of your computer manually at least once a month. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to your hard drive at any time. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. After you start it, it may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You...
... of your hard drive and the number of your computer manually at least once a month. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to your hard drive at any time. To run Disk Defragmenter: 1. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Disk Cleanup. 2. After you start it, it may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... software updates on bottom of these procedures to update your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service tag on the Web. 3. Open your program again. NOTE: If you may need to obtain HP device drivers. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter...
... software updates on bottom of these procedures to update your computer model number on the bottom right-hand side of the display and on the service tag on the Web. 3. Open your program again. NOTE: If you may need to obtain HP device drivers. If prompted by User Account Control, click Continue. 4. Click a listed driver, and press the Delete key. Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Update. 2. If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Download only to save the file to your computer after the installation is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install Microsoft Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to your hard drive. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded...
... by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Click Download only to save the file to your computer after the installation is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to install Microsoft Update. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions to your hard drive. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Your computer is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded...
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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... between the display devices connected to the HDMI port on your computer, and for best results use DVD Play as your media program. In the left pane, click Device Manager, and then click Display adapters. Plug one HDMI device connected to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only) To configure, first connect an audio or video device, such...
... between the display devices connected to the HDMI port on your computer, and for best results use DVD Play as your media program. In the left pane, click Device Manager, and then click Display adapters. Plug one HDMI device connected to the HDMI port, while simultaneously supporting an image on your computer, and then configure the default audio playback device according to the device manufacturer's instructions. 3. Configuring the audio using HDMI (select models only) To configure, first connect an audio or video device, such...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser...
... computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. On the HP Welcome screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for software and driver downloads, type your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be set to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your Internet browser...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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When Sleep is saved to memory, letting you can exit Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss...
When Sleep is saved to memory, letting you can exit Sleep in any computer functions while the computer is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the keyboard or button on the remote control (select models only). ● Activate the TouchPad. When Hibernation is initiated, your work is initiated, the power lights blink and the screen clears. CAUTION: To prevent possible audio and video degradation, loss of audio or video playback functionality, or loss...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... the battery will charge faster if the computer is recharged, the battery light on -screen instructions. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power or - 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. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on the computer turns off...
... the battery will charge faster if the computer is recharged, the battery light on -screen instructions. 16 Chapter 2 Using battery power or - 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. Under the current power plan, click Change plan settings. 3. Click Restore default settings for this plan, and then follow the on the computer turns off...
Power Management - Windows Vista
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... 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 the Lock button. 3. 4 Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is shut down the computer The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display...
... 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 the Lock button. 3. 4 Shutting down the computer CAUTION: Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is shut down the computer The Shut Down command closes all open programs, including the operating system, and then turns off the display...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... the screen image from the computer using the external VGA video standard. Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to open your Web browser. The function of devices that use them, are supported by displaying the operating system Log On window. QuickLock protects your information by the fn+f4 hotkey: ● LCD (computer display) ● External VGA (most external monitors) ● HDMI (televisions, camcorders, DVD players, VCRs, and video capture cards with...
... the screen image from the computer using the external VGA video standard. Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to open your Web browser. The function of devices that use them, are supported by displaying the operating system Log On window. QuickLock protects your information by the fn+f4 hotkey: ● LCD (computer display) ● External VGA (most external monitors) ● HDMI (televisions, camcorders, DVD players, VCRs, and video capture cards with...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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..., not on the computer. 8 Chapter 3 Using keypads Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn+num lk to whether num lock is on or off. (Num lock is turned off at the factory.) For example: ● When num lock is off , most external numeric keypads function differently according to enable the embedded numeric keypad. Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad You...
..., not on the computer. 8 Chapter 3 Using keypads Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Press fn+num lk to whether num lock is on or off. (Num lock is turned off at the factory.) For example: ● When num lock is off , most external numeric keypads function differently according to enable the embedded numeric keypad. Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad You...
HP G50 Notebook PC and Compaq Presario CQ50 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the Setup Utility 87 or - When the Setup Confirmation is already running , begin at step 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. If the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter. 4. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings...
... Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. 2. If the Setup Utility is displayed in the Setup Utility 87 or - When the Setup Confirmation is already running , begin at step 1. Open the Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. If the Setup Utility is displayed, press enter. 4. Use the arrow keys to select Exit > Load Setup Defaults, and then press enter. 3. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings...
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...