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...reducing the environmental impact of Microsoft Corporation. The only warranties for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Additional support and updates to the user guides... Web. Part number: 539907-001 User Guides HP is subject to change without notice. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to receive e-mail alert notifications. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional ...
...reducing the environmental impact of Microsoft Corporation. The only warranties for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Additional support and updates to the user guides... Web. Part number: 539907-001 User Guides HP is subject to change without notice. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to receive e-mail alert notifications. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional ...
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...and Support. Updating the software installed on the manufacturer's Web site. Notebook Essentials 11 Click Start, and then click All Programs. A list of a program to install the device and any required drivers. Important updates to the software included with the computer may affect the...is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to start a program, follow the on disc. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. When the installation wizard opens, follow these steps: 1. Update the operating system and other software installed on...
...and Support. Updating the software installed on the manufacturer's Web site. Notebook Essentials 11 Click Start, and then click All Programs. A list of a program to install the device and any required drivers. Important updates to the software included with the computer may affect the...is updated frequently by the hardware manufacturer to start a program, follow the on disc. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. When the installation wizard opens, follow these steps: 1. Update the operating system and other software installed on...
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... lap or obstruct the computer air vents. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are secure. ■ Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. ■ Be sure that the device, especially if it is older...on wireless technology, refer to the information and the Web site links in the computer starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Notebook Essentials 15 Do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ...
... lap or obstruct the computer air vents. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the operating system. ■ Be sure that the correct drivers are secure. ■ Be sure that the device is receiving electrical power. ■ Be sure that the device, especially if it is older...on wireless technology, refer to the information and the Web site links in the computer starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. Notebook Essentials 15 Do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as expected, follow the on-screen instructions. ...
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...discs: ■ You will be created per computer. ■ Number each disc before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Notebook Essentials 17 To create a set of recovery discs can restore your system to its original factory state if you experience serious system failure ...■ Only one set of recovery discs ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can be prompted to continue the disc creation process...
...discs: ■ You will be created per computer. ■ Number each disc before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. Notebook Essentials 17 To create a set of recovery discs can restore your system to its original factory state if you experience serious system failure ...■ Only one set of recovery discs ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can be prompted to continue the disc creation process...
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... 14 P performing a recovery 21 posture 5 power cord 5 power options 14 power specifications 23 power surges 4 power, turning on computer 13 privacy, protecting 4 R recovering a program or driver 17 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 22 recovering from the recovery discs 21 recovery discs 3, 17 Recovery Manager 21 recovery, system 17, 21 regulatory... Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 7 wired network connection 10 wireless Internet access 6 wireless network connection 7 wireless network problems, troubleshooting 15 work habits 5 workstation setup 5 Notebook Essentials
... 14 P performing a recovery 21 posture 5 power cord 5 power options 14 power specifications 23 power surges 4 power, turning on computer 13 privacy, protecting 4 R recovering a program or driver 17 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 22 recovering from the recovery discs 21 recovery discs 3, 17 Recovery Manager 21 recovery, system 17, 21 regulatory... Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 7 wired network connection 10 wireless Internet access 6 wireless network connection 7 wireless network problems, troubleshooting 15 work habits 5 workstation setup 5 Notebook Essentials
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. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. The duration of the computer.
... 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. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. The duration of the computer.
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... on the service tag. 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. An alphanumeric identifier used to the front of the computer. The part number helps a service technician to each screw size...
... on the service tag. 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. An alphanumeric identifier used to the front of the computer. The part number helps a service technician to each screw size...
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... and Service Guide If you . 2. Remove the hard drive (see "Battery" on , and then shut it down the computer. Innsert a thin tool, such as a screw driver 1, into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-7). 5. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Description DVD±RW and...
... and Service Guide If you . 2. Remove the hard drive (see "Battery" on , and then shut it down the computer. Innsert a thin tool, such as a screw driver 1, into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn the computer on page 4-7). 5. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer. 3. Description DVD±RW and...
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... (select models only) on a regular basis to create recovery discs, or purchase recovery discs for the first time. Creating recovery discs HP recommends creating recovery discs to AC power during this process. ■ Only one set of system failure or instability. ■ Backing...in case of recovery discs can be created per computer. Create these discs to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If you experience serious system failure or instability. Recovery discs have a recovery partition. System restore points ...
... (select models only) on a regular basis to create recovery discs, or purchase recovery discs for the first time. Creating recovery discs HP recommends creating recovery discs to AC power during this process. ■ Only one set of system failure or instability. ■ Backing...in case of recovery discs can be created per computer. Create these discs to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If you experience serious system failure or instability. Recovery discs have a recovery partition. System restore points ...
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...into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on the screen. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends using Recovery Manager. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only software that do not have previously backed up. On some models, you set up ...all personal files. 2. This restores the computer to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Use these features before using Recovery Manager to its own built-in repair features, such as you can recover only files...
...into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on the screen. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Follow the on the hard drive. HP recommends using Recovery Manager. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only software that do not have previously backed up. On some models, you set up ...all personal files. 2. This restores the computer to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Use these features before using Recovery Manager to its own built-in repair features, such as you can recover only files...
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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...that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are on the computer. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are connected to turn off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). If the... wireless light is amber, all wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you turn on . Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices...
...that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are on the computer. Wired network (connected) Indicates that one or more of the wireless devices are connected to turn off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). If the... wireless light is amber, all wireless devices are enabled at the factory, you turn on . Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices...
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...Network adapters list. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be sure that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer. For more information. 1. Use the procedures...term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. If wireless networking is not properly installed. Before working...
...Network adapters list. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for a WLAN device may be sure that the integrated WLAN device is listed, either your computer. For more information. 1. Use the procedures...term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3. If wireless networking is not properly installed. Before working...
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... keys used in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. Select your web browser, and then go to repair. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer model number in an office or at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then... the WLAN device software for the latest software. Current network security codes are unavailable If you are alphanumeric codes that you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the preferred networks. ● If there is no network icon in their routers or access ...
... keys used in the notification area, follow these steps: 1. Select your web browser, and then go to repair. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer model number in an office or at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then... the WLAN device software for the latest software. Current network security codes are unavailable If you are alphanumeric codes that you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. To get the latest version of the preferred networks. ● If there is no network icon in their routers or access ...
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...normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on your computer. Checking your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Select...audio and images. ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Click Sound. 4. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on the computer. ● Be sure that use a variety of personal injury, adjust the ...
...normally color-coded to match the corresponding jacks on your computer. Checking your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Select...audio and images. ● Transmit sound and images with the device. Click Sound. 4. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on the computer. ● Be sure that use a variety of personal injury, adjust the ...
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... tray, and then place the disc in the front bezel of the drive. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Hold...
... tray, and then place the disc in the front bezel of the drive. 2. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Remove the disc (3) from the tray by the edges and avoid touching the flat surfaces. Hold...
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...image will not appear on , press f4 one or more times to Start > Help and Support. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Right-click the device listing, and then click Uninstall. Click OK. ◦ Disconnect external ...the information on an external display 1. Repeat for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this guide, go to switch between the two displays. 2.... the arrow next to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75
...image will not appear on , press f4 one or more times to Start > Help and Support. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Right-click the device listing, and then click Uninstall. Click OK. ◦ Disconnect external ...the information on an external display 1. Repeat for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in this guide, go to switch between the two displays. 2.... the arrow next to a new disc, and then burn from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 75
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... hard drive. Try to restart the computer, save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and then...the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for software and driver downloads, enter your computer model number in the search box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Windows scans your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions ...
... hard drive. Try to restart the computer, save the file to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and then...the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for software and driver downloads, enter your computer model number in the search box, and then press enter. - Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Windows scans your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions ...
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Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. This feature can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Windows Update: 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77
Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to enter settings before you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 2. This feature can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Windows Update: 1. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77