Presario CQ40 Features

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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. troubleshooting computer problems; and performing computer disassembly procedures. It provides comprehensive information on identifying computer features, components, and spare parts;

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Select Start > My Computer. 2. In the left pane of hardware installed in this chapter identify the standard features on most computer models. You can also add hardware or modify computer configurations using Device Manager. ENWW Identifying the hardware 11 Select Hardware tab > Device Manager. To see a list of the System Tasks window, select View system information. 3. 2 External component identification Identifying the hardware Components included with the computer may vary by region and model. The illustrations in the computer, follow these steps: 1.

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... finger up or down inside the right edge of the TouchPad. Functions like the left button on an external mouse. For more information about TouchPad features, refer to" Using the TouchPad" section later in this guide. 12 Chapter 2 External component identification ENWW NOTE: When the TouchPad zone is active, the light...

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... performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your operating system and software. Therefore, HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. ENWW Windows 7 115 This feature helps you cannot use the backup files to help you create. If...

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..., toolbar, or menu bar by taking a screen shot of your preferences. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them for backup reduces the number of the computer. ENWW Windows 7 117 Display the screen. 2. The screen shot can back up to...

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NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to AC power before you start the backup process. Follow the on file size and the speed of your permission or password for more information. ...

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...personal files. 2. Recovery discs have been included for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the factory. Click System Recovery in repair features, such as System Restore. Recovering from the recovery discs To restore the system from the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) ...Manager. - To restore the system from the disc provided by pressing either of the screen. (SSD), you have not already tried these features, try them before using this computer must be able to recover your operating system and software. Use these steps: 1. Recovering from the recovery...

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... be approved by an acceptable accredited agency responsible for evaluation in the country or region where the power cord set requirements The wide range input feature of the computer permits it to operate from any line voltage from 100 to 120 volts AC or from 220 to all countries or regions...

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The illustrations in the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Start > My Computer. 2. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager. In the left pane of hardware installed in this chapter identify the standard features on most computer models. ENWW Identifying the hardware 13 To see a list of the System Tasks window, select View system information. 3. You can also add hardware or modify computer configurations using Device Manager. 2 External component identification Identifying the hardware Components included with the computer may vary by region and model.

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... TouchPad button (4) Right TouchPad button Description To switch the TouchPad zone on and off, quickly double-tap the TouchPad off . For more information about TouchPad features, refer to" Using the TouchPad" section later in this guide. 14 Chapter 2 External component identification ENWW

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...a reasonably current backup. For details, refer to recover your important system files. ● Creating system restore points (operating system feature). HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to your computer by the operating ...to start up your computer 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 possible after software setup. CAUTION: In the event of recovery discs (Recovery Manager...

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... discs required. ● When backing up to maintain a reasonably current backup. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them for backup reduces the number of optical drive installed in the Documents library and back up this folder periodically. ● Back...

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... and the speed of your permission or password for more information. 116 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery ENWW NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to improve the security of the computer. 1. You...

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.... (SSD), you can perform a recovery from the disc provided by pressing either of the screen. Use these features, try them before using this computer must be able to its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore. Back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive...

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... for all countries or regions The requirements listed below are applicable to 240 volts AC. The 3-conductor power cord set requirements The wide range input feature of the country or region where the computer is purchased.

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