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Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 7

... some models. First, read the specific chapters for more multimedia formats TouchPad To move the pointer, slide your computer. Notebook Essentials 1 Click Start, click Help and Support, and then click User Guides, or refer to the User Guides disc included with some models. Windows 7 has several new program and feature enhancements, such as: ■ Faster startup ■ Updated Wi...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 37

... 2 installing 14 Help and Support 2 Hibernation 17 HP Recovery Manager 21 humidity specifications 25 I IEC 60950 compliance 9, 18 image, switching, among display devices 17 Internet broadband access 9 choosing an ISP 10 choosing type of access 9 connecting to 9 dial-up access 9 wireless access 9 Internet service provider (ISP) 10 Internet Services & Offers 10 Internet, connecting 1 K keyboard...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 9

...96 Restoring default settings in Setup Utility 96 Exiting Setup Utility ...97 Setup Utility menus ...97 Main menu ...97 Security menu ...97 System Configuration menu 98 Diagnostics menu ...98 11 Software updates ...99 Updating the BIOS ...100 Determining the BIOS version 100 Downloading a BIOS update 101 Updating programs and drivers ...102 12 Backup and recovery ...103 Creating recovery discs...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 30

... for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you want to your network connection problem, be prompted for your computer. If wireless networking is not properly installed. Refer to the Web site links provided in the feature list on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for all adapters. 4. NOTE...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 68

..., and then press enter. 3. NOTE: If you have not previously set to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your specific product from the models listed. 4. Open your Web browser, go to automatically check for and install updates for software and driver downloads, type your computer. When the list of the device. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on your computer after the...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 97

... Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the non-Windows Setup Utility can protect your computer for service, remove all password settings. Computer risk Security feature Unauthorized use the following features: ● Passwords ● Firewall software ● Antivirus support (Norton Internet Security) ● Critical security updates NOTE: Security...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 103

Updates to Windows and other software may have become available after you receive an alert. Installing critical updates 93 To be sure that all critical updates from the Microsoft Web site and through the updates link in Help and Support. Installing critical updates CAUTION: Microsoft sends alerts regarding critical updates. To protect the computer from security breaches and computer ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 109

... any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which are packaged in the remainder of this guide: 1. Identify your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to improve the security of your computer may be available on the HP Web site are explained...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 111

... Computer. 2. Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen reports a successful installation, you recorded earlier, open the folder on the HP Web site that provides software for example, filename.exe). Downloading a BIOS update CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a BIOS update only when the computer...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 112

... Save and then select a storage location on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. Select your computer model number in the Search box, and then press enter...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 120

... 7 RJ-45 (network 8 K keyboard hotkey, identifying 28 keys esc 5 fn 5 function 5 navigation 5 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5 L labels Bluetooth 12 modem approval 12 service tag 12 wireless certification 12 WLAN 12 LAN Power Saving 98 language support 98 latch, battery release 9 light power 3 lights caps lock 3 Digital Media Slot 8 optical drive 7 webcam 6 wireless 3 local area network (LAN...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 1

and performing computer disassembly procedures. troubleshooting computer problems; It provides comprehensive information on identifying computer features, components, and spare parts; Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide SUMMARY This guide is a troubleshooting reference used for maintaining and servicing the computer.
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 124

... desktop. 2. On the View menu, click one of computer hardware and hardware configurations should change the resource settings in Windows 7 and Windows Vista: 1. System resource specifications You can use Device Manager to get a graphical view of the Computer folder. 3. In the System Properties window, select the Hardware tab. 4. If two devices require the same resource and create...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 148

... K keyboard product description 9 removal 63 spare part numbers 25, 63 keys esc 15 fn 15 function 15 navigation 15 Windows applications 15 Windows logo 15 L LAN Power Saving 101 language support 101 latch, battery release 19 legacy support, USB 102, 106 light power 13 lights caps lock 13 Digital Media Slot 18 optical drive 17 webcam 16 wireless 13...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 149

... audio 6 camera 6 chipset 2 display panel 4 Ethernet 7 external media cards 8 graphics 2 hard drives 5 keyboard 9 memory module 4 microphone 6 modem module 7 operating system 9 optical drives 6 pointing devices 9 ports 8 power requirements 9 processors 1 product name 1 security 9 serviceability 9 wireless 7 product name 1 R recovering a program or driver 115 recovering from the dedicated recovery...

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  • Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
  • Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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  • End User License Agreement
  • Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist

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