Compaq Presario CQ62 Notebook PC and HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... warranty period for the computer. Component 1 Product name 2 Serial number (s/n) 3 Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 Warranty period 5 Model description Description The name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. The duration of the computer. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial...
... warranty period for the computer. Component 1 Product name 2 Serial number (s/n) 3 Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 Warranty period 5 Model description Description The name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. The duration of the computer. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial...
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... Description The name affixed to determine what components and parts are as many as 62 screws, in 5 different sizes, that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier used to each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Make special note of the warranty...
... Description The name affixed to determine what components and parts are as many as 62 screws, in 5 different sizes, that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier used to each screw size and location during removal and replacement. Make special note of the warranty...
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... adapter from the optical drive.) 3. Remove the hard drive (see "Battery" on page 4-7). 5. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Innsert a thin tool, such as a screw driver 1, into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-8.) Remove the optical drive: 1. Remove the battery (see "Hard drive" on , and then...
... adapter from the optical drive.) 3. Remove the hard drive (see "Battery" on page 4-7). 5. Shut down through the operating system. 2. Innsert a thin tool, such as a screw driver 1, into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-8.) Remove the optical drive: 1. Remove the battery (see "Hard drive" on , and then...
Compaq Presario CQ62 Notebook PC and HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...Use these discs are designed to back up your information regularly to recover your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). If you experience serious system... much higher capacity than CDs. With Recovery Manager, you can restore your information and restoring it in a safe place. HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after setting up to create recovery discs, or purchase recovery discs for computers that you can recover...
...Use these discs are designed to back up your information regularly to recover your full factory image if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). If you experience serious system... much higher capacity than CDs. With Recovery Manager, you can restore your information and restoring it in a safe place. HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after setting up to create recovery discs, or purchase recovery discs for computers that you can recover...
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..., you might not have a recovery partition. This restores the computer to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Then select Recovery Manager. Software not provided with the computer. Follow the on the screen. or - ❏ Restart... (select models only) on -screen instructions. 7-4 Maintenance and Service Guide Follow the on the hard drive. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is the case, recovery discs have been included for the presence of the following ways: ❏ Select Start > All Programs > ...
..., you might not have a recovery partition. This restores the computer to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Then select Recovery Manager. Software not provided with the computer. Follow the on the screen. or - ❏ Restart... (select models only) on -screen instructions. 7-4 Maintenance and Service Guide Follow the on the hard drive. If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is the case, recovery discs have been included for the presence of the following ways: ❏ Select Start > All Programs > ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... a CD, DVD, or BD 71 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 72 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 73 A disc does not play automatically 74 A DVD ... before completion 75 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 75 A device driver must be reinstalled 75 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 76 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 77 Using external drives ...78 Improving hard drive performance ...79 Using Disk Defragmenter 79 Using Disk Cleanup ...
... a CD, DVD, or BD 71 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 72 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 73 A disc does not play automatically 74 A DVD ... before completion 75 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 75 A device driver must be reinstalled 75 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 76 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 77 Using external drives ...78 Improving hard drive performance ...79 Using Disk Defragmenter 79 Using Disk Cleanup ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... Configuration menu 101 Diagnostics menu ...101 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up your information ...108 Using Windows Backup and Restore 109 Using system restore points 110...
... Configuration menu 101 Diagnostics menu ...101 Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up your information ...108 Using Windows Backup and Restore 109 Using system restore points 110...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... If the wireless light is white, at least one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all network devices are off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that ... network. Indicates that all of individual devices. All of the wireless devices on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are enabled at the factory, you turn off . Identifying wireless and network status ...
... If the wireless light is white, at least one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all network devices are off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that ... network. Indicates that all of individual devices. All of the wireless devices on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are enabled at the factory, you turn off . Identifying wireless and network status ...
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... the User Account Control feature to use. For more information. 1. Before working your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID... If wireless networking is listed, either your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed.
... the User Account Control feature to use. For more information. 1. Before working your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Network configuration (SSID... If wireless networking is listed, either your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed.
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Open your computer model number in the search box. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then enter your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult ...on -screen instructions. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is no network icon in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. Some networks change the corresponding code in your computer accordingly. ...
Open your computer model number in the search box. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then enter your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult ...on -screen instructions. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is no network icon in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. Some networks change the corresponding code in your computer accordingly. ...
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...Download music from the Internet. ● Create multimedia presentations using your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that the device cable is a required..., refer to the correct jack on your desktop. 3. To reduce the risk of the computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the information provided with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals...
...Download music from the Internet. ● Create multimedia presentations using your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For best results, remember the following tips: ● Be sure that the device cable is a required..., refer to the correct jack on your desktop. 3. To reduce the risk of the computer, follow these steps: 1. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the information provided with instant messaging programs. ● Stream radio programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 2. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the drive. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Press the release button (1) on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) ... the tray (2) until the disc tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it stops. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Press in a protective case. Close the disc tray, and then place the...
...pull out the tray (2) until it stops. 2. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of the drive. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Press the release button (1) on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the disc. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) ... the tray (2) until the disc tray is not fully accessible, tilt the disc carefully as you remove it stops. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Press in a protective case. Close the disc tray, and then place the...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...then select Screen resolution. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to switch between the two displays. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Specify a primary display and a secondary display. NOTE: When using the right kind of burning a disc does not begin, or... site at http://www.hp.com. A DVD playing in this guide, go to delete. Then in Device Manager. Configure the monitor settings to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. b. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. 4. Click OK. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as the...
...then select Screen resolution. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to switch between the two displays. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Specify a primary display and a secondary display. NOTE: When using the right kind of burning a disc does not begin, or... site at http://www.hp.com. A DVD playing in this guide, go to delete. Then in Device Manager. Configure the monitor settings to delete the device, but do not restart the computer. b. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. 4. Click OK. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as the...
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...your computer. or - NOTE: In some locations you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your hard drive. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to restart the computer, save the file to open files, and then continue ... your country or region. 2. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Proceed to install. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and then double-click the file...
...your computer. or - NOTE: In some locations you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your hard drive. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to restart the computer, save the file to open files, and then continue ... your country or region. 2. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Proceed to install. 7. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. After the file is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and then double-click the file...
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Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 3. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products.
Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 3. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. This feature can be set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products.
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...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2.
...-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2.
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... the far right of the taskbar. 84 Chapter 7 External devices and external media cards NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. Some USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. To add...
... the far right of the taskbar. 84 Chapter 7 External devices and external media cards NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. Some USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. To add...
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...so, restart your computer. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the... models listed. 4. If you may be able to step 6. 3. Click your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing...
...so, restart your computer. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. If prompted to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your specific product from the... models listed. 4. If you may be able to step 6. 3. Click your country or region. 2. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...have a recovery partition. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to recover...software. C Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of the window. 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing...
...have a recovery partition. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to recover...software. C Backup and recovery Recovery after software setup. HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of the window. 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery Recovery Manager works from recovery discs you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing...
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..., power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 56 critical updates, software 96 CyberLink PowerDVD 39 D device drivers HP drivers 76 Windows drivers 77 Diagnostics menu 101 digital card defined 86 inserting 86 removing 87 stopping 87 digital dual array microphone, identifying 36 Digital Media Slot, identifying...
..., power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 56 critical updates, software 96 CyberLink PowerDVD 39 D device drivers HP drivers 76 Windows drivers 77 Diagnostics menu 101 digital card defined 86 inserting 86 removing 87 stopping 87 digital dual array microphone, identifying 36 Digital Media Slot, identifying...