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...169; Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Nothing herein should be liable for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on your computer. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. They are set forth in Help and...updates to change without notice. Windows and Windows Vista are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. The information contained herein is committed to receive e-mail alert notifications. As part of Microsoft Corporation...
...169; Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Nothing herein should be liable for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on your computer. HP shall not be construed as constituting an additional warranty. They are set forth in Help and...updates to change without notice. Windows and Windows Vista are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. The information contained herein is committed to receive e-mail alert notifications. As part of Microsoft Corporation...
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.... ■ Preloaded software. To see a list of ready-to-use programs or to install the device and any required drivers. Click the name of programs is connected to optional software or external devices. To locate and install a preloaded program or... following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. This software cannot be provided with the computer may affect the way the computer responds to the Internet. Notebook Essentials 11 Locating and installing software Software on the manufacturer's Web site. Chapter 2: What's next? Insert the disc into your optical drive. ...
.... ■ Preloaded software. To see a list of ready-to-use programs or to install the device and any required drivers. Click the name of programs is connected to optional software or external devices. To locate and install a preloaded program or... following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. This software cannot be provided with the computer may affect the way the computer responds to the Internet. Notebook Essentials 11 Locating and installing software Software on the manufacturer's Web site. Chapter 2: What's next? Insert the disc into your optical drive. ...
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... from obstructions. ■ Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and its power adapter and the cable or DSL modem, and 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, is compatible... and that the lights are on a hard, flat surface. Also, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Notebook Essentials 15 Do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to keep all...
... from obstructions. ■ Be sure that the cable or DSL modem and its power adapter and the cable or DSL modem, and 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, is compatible... and that the lights are on a hard, flat surface. Also, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Notebook Essentials 15 Do not allow the AC adapter to contact the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to keep all...
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Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are purchased separately. All these discs carefully and keep them in case of a system failure: ■ Backing up your system ... The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs. Notebook Essentials 17 To create a 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 have a much higher capacity than CDs. Follow the on...
Appendix A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are purchased separately. All these discs carefully and keep them in case of a system failure: ■ Backing up your system ... The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs. Notebook Essentials 17 To create a 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 have a much higher capacity than CDs. Follow the on...
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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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... a service technician to each product. 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. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number located...
... a service technician to each product. 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. 3 Illustrated parts catalog Service tag When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number located...
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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. Removal and replacement procedures Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. Make special note of each product...
... 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. Removal and replacement procedures Component replacement procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures. Make special note of each product...
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... the AC adapter from the optical drive.) 3. Remove the battery (see "Hard drive" on page 4-8.) Remove the optical drive: 1. 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 4-7). 5. Description DVD...
... the AC adapter from the optical drive.) 3. Remove the battery (see "Hard drive" on page 4-8.) Remove the optical drive: 1. 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 4-7). 5. Description DVD...
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... (select models only) on a regular basis to help you to reverse undesirable changes to the computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. Use these discs carefully and keep them in case of system failure...setting up (boot) the computer and restore the operating system and software programs to its original factory state if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are required. ✎...
... (select models only) on a regular basis to help you to reverse undesirable changes to the computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. Use these discs carefully and keep them in case of system failure...setting up (boot) the computer and restore the operating system and software programs to its original factory state if you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery discs are required. ✎...
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...recovery partition, select Start > Computer. Use these features before using Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. To check for the presence of the following ways: ❏ Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery ...and software. ✎ Windows has its factory condition. Click Advanced Options. 3. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. HP recommends using Recovery Manager. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only software that is listed in either the Start button or the f11key. Insert...
...recovery partition, select Start > Computer. Use these features before using Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. To check for the presence of the following ways: ❏ Select Start > All Programs > Recovery Manager > Recovery ...and software. ✎ Windows has its factory condition. Click Advanced Options. 3. Click System recovery, and then click Next. 4. HP recommends using Recovery Manager. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only software that is listed in either the Start button or the f11key. Insert...
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 ...
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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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...and one or more network 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, and one or more network devices are available (or all of the ...wireless devices can use the wireless action key (f12) to a wireless network. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are connected to a wireless network. Indicates that all of ...
...and one or more network 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, and one or more network devices are available (or all of the ...wireless devices can use the wireless action key (f12) to a wireless network. Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are connected to a wireless network. Indicates that all of ...
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...by purchasing a wireless networking device. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for all adapters. 4. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi... Web site links provided in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that does not connect to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not properly installed. Cannot connect to expand the list and show all...
...by purchasing a wireless networking device. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for all adapters. 4. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for a WLAN device may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi... Web site links provided in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that does not connect to a WLAN, confirm that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not properly installed. Cannot connect to expand the list and show all...
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...-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your country or region. 3. If the WLAN device you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you enter into your computer to identify your computer to...WLAN device software for the latest software. Some networks change the corresponding code in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. The SSID and network key are prompted for instructions on setting up the same codes on a secure network....
...-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your country or region. 3. If the WLAN device you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Click the option for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you enter into your computer to identify your computer to...WLAN device software for the latest software. Some networks change the corresponding code in the notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. The SSID and network key are prompted for instructions on setting up the same codes on a secure network....
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...● Stream radio programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals. ● Create or "burn" audio CDs. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these ...Chapter 4 Multimedia Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the ...
...● Stream radio programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals. ● Create or "burn" audio CDs. NOTE: A driver is securely connected to the correct jack on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. To check the record functions of the computer, follow these ...Chapter 4 Multimedia Select Start > Control Panel. 2. Connecting external audio devices WARNING! Click Sound. 4. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Cable connectors are normally color-coded to match the ...
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... their solutions. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a paper clip (1) into the release access in a protective case. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the drive. 2. Press in gently on the...
... their solutions. The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a paper clip (1) into the release access in a protective case. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 Hold the disc by gently pressing down on the spindle while lifting the outer edges of the drive. 2. Press in gently on the...
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...Hibernation. ● Be sure that you are using both the computer display and an external display are turned on any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. Remove any display designated as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device.... do not restart the computer. A DVD movie is installed on the source disc to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Click OK. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as...
...Hibernation. ● Be sure that you are using both the computer display and an external display are turned on any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. Remove any display designated as a printer, scanner, camera, or handheld device.... do not restart the computer. A DVD movie is installed on the source disc to your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. Click OK. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as...
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... file to open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. NOTE: In some locations you are once again listed. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your specific product from the models listed. 4. NOTE: If you may need to...use your hard drive. or - If prompted to do this, click Download only to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Windows scans your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to save...
... file to open files, and then continue with the restart. 6. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. NOTE: In some locations you are once again listed. 7. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to your specific product from the models listed. 4. NOTE: If you may need to...use your hard drive. or - If prompted to do this, click Download only to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Windows scans your country or region. 2. Open your Internet browser, go to save...
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Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to enter settings before you can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 3.
Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to enter settings before you can check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 2. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 3.