Compaq Presario CQ62 Notebook PC and HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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Enter, change the system time and date. ■ View identification information about the computer. ■ View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Maintenance and Service Guide 5-3 Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press ...
Enter, change the system time and date. ■ View identification information about the computer. ■ View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Maintenance and Service Guide 5-3 Then use the arrow keys to select Exit > Exit Discarding Changes, and then press ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...95 Using firewall software ...95 Installing critical security updates ...96 Installing an optional security cable ...96 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...97 Using Setup Utility ...98 Changing the language of Setup Utility 98 Navigating and selecting in Setup ...menu ...100 Security menu ...100 System 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 ...
...95 Using firewall software ...95 Installing critical security updates ...96 Installing an optional security cable ...96 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility ...97 Using Setup Utility ...98 Changing the language of Setup Utility 98 Navigating and selecting in Setup ...menu ...100 Security menu ...100 System 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 ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... action keys opens a specific shortcut menu within that are receiving video information from the computer display to the monitor display to Setup Utility (BIOS) on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions. Using the keyboard The icons on page 97). Press and hold f2 ...to open Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS (basic input-output system) version number. Press f1 to decrease the screen brightness level incrementally. Press and hold f3 to the computer, pressing...
... action keys opens a specific shortcut menu within that are receiving video information from the computer display to the monitor display to Setup Utility (BIOS) on the f1 through f12 keys represent the action key functions. Using the keyboard The icons on page 97). Press and hold f2 ...to open Help and Support, which provides information about system hardware components and the system BIOS (basic input-output system) version number. Press f1 to decrease the screen brightness level incrementally. Press and hold f3 to the computer, pressing...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... computer Power-on password Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software Unauthorized access to data ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to act as deterrents, but they may not...
... computer Power-on password Computer viruses Norton Internet Security software Unauthorized access to data ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator password system identification information Ongoing or future threats to the computer Unauthorized access to act as deterrents, but they may not...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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..." message is not working. or - 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. Starting Setup Utility 97 A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows operating system is displayed in...
..." message is not working. or - 1. While the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed, press f10. Starting Setup Utility 97 A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows operating system is displayed in...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... Startup Menu is not Windows based, it does not support the TouchPad. To save your language selected is open, press f1. 98 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) or - Use the arrow keys to change the language of Setup Utility. When a confirmation prompt with your change goes into effect immediately. Using Setup Utility...
... Startup Menu is not Windows based, it does not support the TouchPad. To save your language selected is open, press f1. 98 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) or - Use the arrow keys to change the language of Setup Utility. When a confirmation prompt with your change goes into effect immediately. Using Setup Utility...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... this Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Enter, change, or delete a power-on password. 100 Appendix A Setup Utility...
... this Enter, change the system time and date. ● View identification information about the computer. ● View specification information about the processor, memory size, system BIOS, and keyboard controller version (select models only). Enter, change, or delete a power-on password. 100 Appendix A Setup Utility...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help ...of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. Access the updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. B Software updates Updated versions of your computer. If your computer...
...tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with your computer may be available on the HP Web site. NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to Help ...of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for a system BIOS update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. Access the updates on the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. 3. B Software updates Updated versions of your computer. If your computer...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information is displayed in Windows) or... Menu" message is displayed. 3. Updating the BIOS 103 While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. Open Setup Utility by opening Setup Utility. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting ...
...Exit Discarding Changes, and then press enter. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you need to know the version of the screen, press f10. 2. When the Main menu is selected, BIOS and other system information is displayed in Windows) or... Menu" message is displayed. 3. Updating the BIOS 103 While the "Press the ESC key for displaying BIOS information: 1. Open Setup Utility by opening Setup Utility. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on or restarting ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... Help and Support > Maintain > Software Updates. 2. Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that are displayed on the screen. b. Double-click your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you connect your hard drive. ...The BIOS installation begins. 5. Do not insert, remove, connect,...
... Help and Support > Maintain > Software Updates. 2. Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that are displayed on the screen. b. Double-click your hard drive where the BIOS update will need this path when you connect your hard drive. ...The BIOS installation begins. 5. Do not insert, remove, connect,...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... select a storage location on your computer. Click your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your web browser, go to install. 7. 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 you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated...
... select a storage location on your computer. Click your country or region. 2. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your web browser, go to install. 7. 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 you may be able to open a window containing additional information. 6. After the file is displayed, click an updated...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... release latch 54 battery release latch, identifying 8 battery temperature 60 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 8, 12 hard drive 8 BD copying 71 playing 68 removing 73 BIOS, updating 103 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 66 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 66 Bluetooth...
... release latch 54 battery release latch, identifying 8 battery temperature 60 battery, identifying 11 bays battery 8, 12 hard drive 8 BD copying 71 playing 68 removing 73 BIOS, updating 103 Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 66 Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 66 Bluetooth...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... This white paper explains how companies and users can fail. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . In the event of hard drive issues can cause read/write head misalignment, ...failure." Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is running. These software issues include (but may actually be caused by the BIOS or operating system may need adjustment. Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing, and Recovering from a significant bump or drop, due to the following factors:...
... This white paper explains how companies and users can fail. These measures include enhanced hard drive diagnostics, Intel Storage Matrix Technology, HP 3D drive guard, firmware updates, and more . In the event of hard drive issues can cause read/write head misalignment, ...failure." Your notebook spontaneously restarts when the Windows OS is running. These software issues include (but may actually be caused by the BIOS or operating system may need adjustment. Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing, and Recovering from a significant bump or drop, due to the following factors:...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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...objectID=c01443317& jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN HP 3D Drive Guard The opportunity for your product Software & Drivers download page to reduce the risk of the tests, the process halts and a Failure ID or Code is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Note: The diagnostics ... occur, S.M.A.R.T. Note: The diagnostics may be found at any faults and issues that can cause the drive to download the latest BIOS for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. Advanced Diagnostics - This diagnostic routine detects any time by automatically "parking the heads...
...objectID=c01443317& jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN HP 3D Drive Guard The opportunity for your product Software & Drivers download page to reduce the risk of the tests, the process halts and a Failure ID or Code is available through the commercial notebook system BIOS. Note: The diagnostics ... occur, S.M.A.R.T. Note: The diagnostics may be found at any faults and issues that can cause the drive to download the latest BIOS for certain OEM drives and/or special product updates. Advanced Diagnostics - This diagnostic routine detects any time by automatically "parking the heads...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai
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... to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. As a result, movement of the hard drive reading/writing heads is moving Advanced Format drives with a SATA interface can be required to optimize performance. operate internally at the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for Optimizing Performance...
... to have the latest BIOS, firmware, and driver enhancements for your computer. As a result, movement of the hard drive reading/writing heads is moving Advanced Format drives with a SATA interface can be required to optimize performance. operate internally at the following URL: www.hp.com/go/clientautomation Additional HP Recommendations for Optimizing Performance...
Preparing Advanced Format hard drives for Microsoft Windows installations on HP Business Notebook PCs and desktop PCs - White Pa
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...Ghost command line switches: -align=1MB -szeE where -szeE forces Ghost to run, while there would have an image created for example, a BIOS update would be degraded but you can I use the following a large number of premature drive failure. I know is validated, you also increase ...)? Moreover, some operating systems do not support booting to using the Paragon Partition Alignment Tool with 4-KB native sector format? Thus, HP elected to align partitions will performance be required for every system. Using the Paragon Partition Alignment Tool to not pursue this approach at ...
...Ghost command line switches: -align=1MB -szeE where -szeE forces Ghost to run, while there would have an image created for example, a BIOS update would be degraded but you can I use the following a large number of premature drive failure. I know is validated, you also increase ...)? Moreover, some operating systems do not support booting to using the Paragon Partition Alignment Tool with 4-KB native sector format? Thus, HP elected to align partitions will performance be required for every system. Using the Paragon Partition Alignment Tool to not pursue this approach at ...