Compaq Presario CQ35 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...system failure or instability. ■ Backing up the computer for the presence of the window. Tools provided by restoring the computer to help you may not have a partition....its original factory state if you experience serious system failure or instability. Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can recover your important system... Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 8 Backup and recovery Overview Recovery after software setup. With Recovery Manager,...
...system failure or instability. ■ Backing up the computer for the presence of the window. Tools provided by restoring the computer to help you may not have a partition....its original factory state if you experience serious system failure or instability. Creating recovery discs HP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can recover your important system... Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). 8 Backup and recovery Overview Recovery after software setup. With Recovery Manager,...
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...Maintenance and Service Guide Use these discs to recover your operating system and software. ✎ Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. To restore the system from ... computer must be able to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Click System recovery, and then click Next. ...includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have a recovery partition. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover using Recovery Manager. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only software ...
...Maintenance and Service Guide Use these discs to recover your operating system and software. ✎ Windows has its own built-in either the Start button or f11. To restore the system from ... computer must be able to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager opens. 2. Click System recovery, and then click Next. ...includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you may not have a recovery partition. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to recover using Recovery Manager. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only software ...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... steps: a. You may need to an optional power source. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Open the Setup Utility by pressing fn+esc (if you need this information ..., use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer. During the download and installation, follow... as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Identify the BIOS update that provides software...
... steps: a. You may need to an optional power source. To use the Setup Utility for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Open the Setup Utility by pressing fn+esc (if you need this information ..., use the arrow keys to the hard drive. 2 Updating software Access the page on the HP Web site that is running on or restarting the computer. During the download and installation, follow... as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by turning on battery power, docked in Windows) or by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet. Identify the BIOS update that provides software...
Software Update - Windows Vista and Windows 7
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... in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. To do so, restart 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...
... in the Search box, press enter, and follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Click Install now to step 6. 3. After the file is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. To do so, restart 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...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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...● Backing up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of the window. 1 HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can... most current backup. Recovery discs have a partition. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your full factory image if you reinstall a program or...
...● Backing up (boot) your computer and restore the operating system and software programs to factory settings in case of the window. 1 HP recommends that do not have been included for the presence of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you can... most current backup. Recovery discs have a partition. Use these discs to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your full factory image if you reinstall a program or...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista
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... models only) on -screen instructions. Recovering from the recovery discs 7 If that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use... HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Back up your computer. Follow the on the hard drive....
... models only) on -screen instructions. Recovering from the recovery discs 7 If that is the case, recovery discs have previously backed up. NOTE: Windows has its own built-in repair features, such as you set up all personal files. 2. NOTE: Recovery Manager recovers only software that you use... HP Recovery Manager to repair or restore the system if you to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Back up your computer. Follow the on the hard drive....
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-...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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... device from the Network adapters list. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. The listing for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the... in Help and Support. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN,...
... device from the Network adapters list. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. The listing for more information on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer does not have a problem connecting to a WLAN, confirm that the... in Help and Support. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN,...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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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. NOTE: To display the network status icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista
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...23 Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The driver must be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Network status icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled.... NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web...
...23 Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. The driver must be displayed. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for the latest software. Network status icon is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled.... NOTE: If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for your computer from the HP Web...
Drives - Windows Vista
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The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 A disc does not play ...20 A disc does not play automatically ...21 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 21 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 21 A device driver must be reinstalled ...22 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 22 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 23 Index ...24 iv
The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 A disc does not play ...20 A disc does not play automatically ...21 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 21 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 21 A device driver must be reinstalled ...22 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 22 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 23 Index ...24 iv
Drives - Windows Vista
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... If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in this section. In the left... Control, click Continue. 4. Look for an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed in the Device Manager utility. 1.
... If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as instructed in "A device driver must be missing or corrupted. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be reinstalled" found later in this section. In the left... Control, click Continue. 4. Look for an optical drive listing. The computer does not detect the optical drive 19 In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is listed in the Device Manager utility. 1.
Drives - Windows Vista
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... 3. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. A CD, DVD, or BD ...should now start automatically when it stops before trying to burn the contents to play a DVD. HP DVDPlay is inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed and try again. ● If you type, search... also available from your drive. As you are listed in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use HP DVDPlay to a new disc, and then burn from the...
... 3. Select the check box for Use AutoPlay for your hard drive. ● Reinstall the disc-burning device driver located in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in the Start Search box. A CD, DVD, or BD ...should now start automatically when it stops before trying to burn the contents to play a DVD. HP DVDPlay is inserted properly. ● Select a slower write speed and try again. ● If you type, search... also available from your drive. As you are listed in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use HP DVDPlay to a new disc, and then burn from the...
Drives - Windows Vista
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... Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Windows scans your drivers using the procedures in the toolbar. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you may need to update your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. If uninstalling and reinstalling...
... Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Windows scans your drivers using the procedures in the toolbar. Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that you may need to update your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes icon in the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. If uninstalling and reinstalling...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. If prompted to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Open your hard drive. Click Download only to save the file to your computer... was stored, and double-click the file to do so, restart your computer. If prompted to install. 7. A device driver must be set to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. When the list of the device. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft...
...programs, and hardware. 4. If prompted by using Microsoft® Update. If prompted to http://www.microsoft.com. 2. This Windows feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by User Account Control, click Continue. 5. Open your hard drive. Click Download only to save the file to your computer... was stored, and double-click the file to do so, restart your computer. If prompted to install. 7. A device driver must be set to the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. When the list of the device. Click Change settings and select a time for Microsoft...
Drives - Windows Vista
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...SuperMulti DL Drive 4 Blu-ray ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 21 device driver 22 disc play 20, 21 HP device drivers 22 optical disc tray 18 optical drive detection 19 Windows drivers 23 24 Index optical drive DVD burning 9, 21 changing region setting 7 copying 7 playing 6... with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 4 C CD burning 9, 21 copying 7 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 3 D device drivers HP drivers 22 Windows drivers 23 Disk Cleanup software 11 Disk Defragmenter software 11 disk performance 11 drive light 13 drives caring for 2 hard 15, 16 optical 3 See...
...SuperMulti DL Drive 4 Blu-ray ROM with DL support 4 T troubleshooting burning discs 21 device driver 22 disc play 20, 21 HP device drivers 22 optical disc tray 18 optical drive detection 19 Windows drivers 23 24 Index optical drive DVD burning 9, 21 changing region setting 7 copying 7 playing 6... with LightScribe DVD ±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 4 C CD burning 9, 21 copying 7 playing 6 removing 10 CD drive 3 D device drivers HP drivers 22 Windows drivers 23 Disk Cleanup software 11 Disk Defragmenter software 11 disk performance 11 drive light 13 drives caring for 2 hard 15, 16 optical 3 See...
Notebook Tour - Windows Vista
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...the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This number describes the duration (in which the devices have been approved for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery ... ● Service tag-Provides important information including the following: The service tag label is the number you use to locate documents, drivers, and support for use. The regulatory label is the product name affixed to the front of the computer. ◦ Product name...
...the bottom of the computer. ● Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity-Contains the Windows® Product Key. This number describes the duration (in which the devices have been approved for your notebook. ◦ Serial number (s/n) (2). Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the battery ... ● Service tag-Provides important information including the following: The service tag label is the number you use to locate documents, drivers, and support for use. The regulatory label is the product name affixed to the front of the computer. ◦ Product name...
Pointing Devices and Keyboard - Windows Vista
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... Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to display information about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to open the ...Print Options window of the active Windows application. 4 Chapter 2 Using the keyboard fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either...
... Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures ● Links to support specialists Opening the Print Options window (fn+f2) Press fn+f2 to display information about using your computer ● Tutorials to help you learn to open the ...Print Options window of the active Windows application. 4 Chapter 2 Using the keyboard fn+f12 To use the computer and Windows features ● Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on the computer keyboard, follow either...
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... is not visible on an external display 25 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 26 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or picture 26 A device driver must be reinstalled ...26 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 27 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 27 Index ...28 iv
... is not visible on an external display 25 The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 26 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or picture 26 A device driver must be reinstalled ...26 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 27 Obtaining Microsoft device drivers 27 Index ...28 iv
Multimedia - Windows Vista
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... that the disc drive is not being detected, verify that the disc is not already selected. 24 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to continue. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. The disc drive does not work... ● Increase system resources: ◦ Turn off the Internet before playing the disc. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as follows: 1. In rare cases, you want to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is missing or corrupted. Click Start > Control Panel...
... that the disc drive is not being detected, verify that the disc is not already selected. 24 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to continue. Do not initiate Hibernation or Sleep while playing a disc. The disc drive does not work... ● Increase system resources: ◦ Turn off the Internet before playing the disc. If the drive is not listed, install (or reinstall) the device driver as follows: 1. In rare cases, you want to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus sign (-) is missing or corrupted. Click Start > Control Panel...