Compaq Presario CQ20 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... the bottom of the warranty period for your computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. Maintenance and Service Guide 3-1 The part number helps a service technician to the front of your computer. This number describes the...
... the bottom of the warranty period for your computer. This number provides specific information about the product's hardware components. This is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for this computer. Maintenance and Service Guide 3-1 The part number helps a service technician to the front of your computer. This number describes the...
Compaq Presario CQ20 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...) of the computer. Item 1 2 3 Component Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 Model description 5 Warranty period Description This is the number you use to HP when requesting information or ordering spare parts. Serial number Report the computer serial number to locate documents...
...) of the computer. Item 1 2 3 Component Product name Serial number (s/n) Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 Model description 5 Warranty period Description This is the number you use to HP when requesting information or ordering spare parts. Serial number Report the computer serial number to locate documents...
Compaq Presario CQ20 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...to recover your most current backup. This feature helps you create recovery discs immediately after software setup. Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. As you add new software and data files, you to reverse undesirable changes ... discs, are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be sure that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs are purchased separately. ...
...to recover your most current backup. This feature helps you create recovery discs immediately after software setup. Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. As you add new software and data files, you to reverse undesirable changes ... discs, are designed to help you with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be sure that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Use these discs are purchased separately. ...
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...Use these features, try them before using this computer must be able to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you set up your computer. Click System recovery, and then click...the "Press for computers that do not have a partition. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience...
...Use these features, try them before using this computer must be able to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you set up your computer. Click System recovery, and then click...the "Press for computers that do not have a partition. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that you have a recovery partition. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you experience...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... failure: ● Creating a set of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. To check for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to ... the Hard Disk Drives section of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to protect your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature)....
... failure: ● Creating a set of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. To check for computers that you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer to ... the Hard Disk Drives section of system failure or instability. ● Backing up your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to protect your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature)....
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... repair features, such as you set up your operating system and software. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 HP recommends that you have not already tried these discs to recover your computer. If you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Back up . Recovery... Manager works from recovery discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and...
... repair features, such as you set up your operating system and software. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the recovery discs 7 HP recommends that you have not already tried these discs to recover your computer. If you have previously backed up all personal files. 2. Back up . Recovery... Manager works from recovery discs or from the disc provided by the manufacturer. 4 Performing a recovery NOTE: You can recover only files that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
Index B backing up customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 5 personal files 5 templates 5 backup suggestions 5 F f11 8 full system recovery 1 P performing a recovery 7 R recovering a program or driver 1 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 8 recovering from the recovery discs 7 recovery 7 recovery discs 1, 2 Recovery Manager 1, 7 recovery partition 1 recovery, system 1, 7 restore points 6 S safeguarding information 1 solid-...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 iii
Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4 Index ...5 iii
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...b. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. To download a BIOS update: 1. At the download area, ... source. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information...
...b. Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. To exit the Setup Utility, use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Do not shut down the computer or initiate Sleep or Hibernation. To download a BIOS update: 1. At the download area, ... source. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than the BIOS version currently installed on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for displaying BIOS information...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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or - Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box,... select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your computer after the installation is complete,...
or - Select your specific product from the models listed. 4. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your computer. NOTE: In some locations you want a specific SoftPaq, enter the SoftPaq number in the Search box,... select a storage location on your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow the instructions provided. Open your computer after the installation is complete,...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to a network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the ...are not connected to the network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are on the computer. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless ...
... the network. 2 Chapter 1 Using wireless devices (select models only) Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed and one or more LAN devices are connected to a network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of the ...are not connected to the network. Identifies the Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed but no LAN devices are on the computer. Identifying wireless and network status icons Icon Name Wireless (connected) Wireless ...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
... are installed for wireless connection problems include the following: ● Wireless device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If wireless networking is not installed correctly or has been disabled. ● Wireless device or router hardware has...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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..., either your computer. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing...
..., either your computer. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is properly installed on troubleshooting WLANs, refer to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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NOTE: To display the network status icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu.
NOTE: To display the network status icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or Cannot connect to a preferred network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network status icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Diagnose and repair from the menu.
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Click the option for software and... driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased...
... device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. NOTE: If the WLAN device you configure the WLAN, the software driver is not displayed in the search box. 4. Click the option for software and... driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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... into the ExpressCard slot. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ●...
... into the ExpressCard slot. Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer. 4 Chapter 2 Using ExpressCards (select models only) Configuring an ExpressCard Install only the software required for your device. If you are designed to conform to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ●...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista
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...the card until it . 2. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in use . Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is firmly seated. Remove the... power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is displayed in use . NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in the notification area, at the far right of available options may contain a protective insert. The ExpressCard slot may be...
...the card until it . 2. To insert an ExpressCard: 1. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card into the ExpressCard slot, and then push in use . Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is firmly seated. Remove the... power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is displayed in use . NOTE: The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the "Installing device driver software" message is not in the notification area, at the far right of available options may contain a protective insert. The ExpressCard slot may be...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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... in which the modem has been approved for your computer. The service tag label is the number you use to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may need this ... device. 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This number provides specific information about the computer. Have this information when 14 Chapter 3 Labels This is an...
... in which the modem has been approved for your computer. The service tag label is the number you use to locate documents, drivers, and support for use . You may need the Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. You may need this ... device. 3 Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with your notebook. ◦ Warranty period (5). This number provides specific information about the computer. Have this information when 14 Chapter 3 Labels This is an...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... status 15 Using ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 16 7 Replacing the hard drive 8 Troubleshooting The computer does not detect the optical drive 21 A new device driver is needed ...22 v
... status 15 Using ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 16 7 Replacing the hard drive 8 Troubleshooting The computer does not detect the optical drive 21 A new device driver is needed ...22 v
Drives - Windows Vista
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Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 22 Obtaining HP device drivers 22 An optical disc does not play automatically 23 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 Index ...26 vi
Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 22 Obtaining HP device drivers 22 An optical disc does not play automatically 23 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 24 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 25 Index ...26 vi