Compaq Presario CQ62 Notebook PC and HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... number (p/n) 4 Warranty period 5 Model description Description The name affixed to each product. Maintenance and Service Guide 3-1 The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier that is unique to the front of the warranty period for the computer. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service...
... number (p/n) 4 Warranty period 5 Model description Description The name affixed to each product. Maintenance and Service Guide 3-1 The part number helps a service technician to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier that is unique to the front of the warranty period for the computer. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service...
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... procedures. There are needed. Item 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.
... procedures. There are needed. Item 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.
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... first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the optical drive.) 3. Innsert a thin tool, such as a screw driver 1, into the release access slot in the hard drive bay. (The disc tray is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-8.) Remove the...
... first disconnecting the power cord from the AC outlet and then disconnecting the AC adapter from the optical drive.) 3. Innsert a thin tool, such as a screw driver 1, into the release access slot in the hard drive bay. (The disc tray is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-8.) Remove the...
Compaq Presario CQ62 Notebook PC and HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... backup. System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from the HP website. Create these discs are designed to its original factory... you experience serious system failure or instability. All these discs after a system failure is listed in a safe place. HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after software setup. Maintenance and Service Guide 7-1 Use these discs carefully and keep them in...
... backup. System restore points allow you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from the HP website. Create these discs are designed to its original factory... you experience serious system failure or instability. All these discs after a system failure is listed in a safe place. HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after software setup. Maintenance and Service Guide 7-1 Use these discs carefully and keep them in...
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Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen ... > Computer. Recovering from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Recovery discs have a partition. To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. HP recommends using Recovery Manager. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only software that you experience system failure or instability. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore ...
Recovery Manager software allows you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on -screen ... > Computer. Recovering from the disc provided by the manufacturer. Recovery discs have a partition. To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. HP recommends using Recovery Manager. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only software that you experience system failure or instability. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore ...
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...
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... off . Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one wireless device is amber, all wireless devices are off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that ...one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are ...
... off . Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one wireless device is amber, all wireless devices are off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that ...one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are ...
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... Windows settings. Before working your way through the sequence of your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. ...package, you want to Help and Support for all adapters. 4. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device ...
... Windows settings. Before working your way through the sequence of your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the Web site links provided in Help and Support. ...package, you want to Help and Support for all adapters. 4. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has failed. ● Wireless device ...
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... of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The SSID and network key are prompted for instructions on setting up the same codes on a secure network. Network icon ... area after you wish to repair. You must be displayed. Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a ...
... of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. The SSID and network key are prompted for instructions on setting up the same codes on a secure network. Network icon ... area after you wish to repair. You must be displayed. Click Troubleshoot problems, and then select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a ...
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... functions To check the system sound on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. To reduce the risk of...Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia Connecting external audio devices WARNING! 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...
... functions To check the system sound on your computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. To reduce the risk of...Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia Connecting external audio devices WARNING! 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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...lifting the outer edges of the disc. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Removing a CD... (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it stops. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Press in a protective case. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the ...
...lifting the outer edges of the disc. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in the front bezel of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. Removing a CD... (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out the tray (2) until it stops. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Press in a protective case. Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... do not restart the computer. CyberLink PowerDVD is not visible on a blank area of driver you want to delete. A DVD movie is installed on any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Configure the monitor settings to play a DVD. In the Device Manager window, ...click the arrow next to switch between the two displays. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Right-click on an external display...
... do not restart the computer. CyberLink PowerDVD is not visible on a blank area of driver you want to delete. A DVD movie is installed on any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Configure the monitor settings to play a DVD. In the Device Manager window, ...click the arrow next to switch between the two displays. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75 Right-click on an external display...
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...your country or region. 2. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. To do so, restart your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. If you are once again listed. 7. Click...file to open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your device. NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq ...
...your country or region. 2. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your Internet browser, go to install the updated driver. To do so, restart your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. If you are once again listed. 7. Click...file to open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your device. NOTE: If you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq ...
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NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you can be set to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. This feature can check for updates. 3. Click Check for updates. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update.
NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be prompted to enter settings before you can be set to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. This feature can check for updates. 3. Click Check for updates. 2. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update.
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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 computer, connect the USB cable for the device to an optional expansion product. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. 7 External devices and external media cards Using a USB device A USB port connects an optional external device, such...
... the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to an optional expansion product. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device. 7 External devices and external media cards Using a USB device A USB port connects an optional external device, such...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers 105 If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your web browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Select your computer model number in the Search box,... press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. When the list of the device. or - Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions...
... the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. Updating programs and drivers 105 If you may be able to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your web browser, go to download the driver and install it later. Select your computer model number in the Search box,... press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to install. 7. When the list of the device. or - Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions...
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...(Recovery Manager software feature). To check for computers that you with the following tasks for safeguarding 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 factory settings in... window. 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery Use these discs 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 the partition is present, an...
...(Recovery Manager software feature). To check for computers that you with the following tasks for safeguarding 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 factory settings in... window. 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery Use these discs 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 the partition is present, an...
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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...