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... the Compaq Product will vary depending on product configuration and usage, including but not limited to product model, applications running, power management settings, and product features. Compaq does not warrant that came with time or use of your product in the servicing country. Battery life is not responsible for damage that...
... the Compaq Product will vary depending on product configuration and usage, including but not limited to product model, applications running, power management settings, and product features. Compaq does not warrant that came with time or use of your product in the servicing country. Battery life is not responsible for damage that...
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... 8 Protecting the computer from viruses 2 Finding Help and Support 2 Finding the user guides 2 Identifying installed software and hardware 2 Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features 5 Chapter 3: What's next? Contents Chapter 1: Getting started Windows 7 1 TouchPad 1 Connecting to start up 17 The computer screen is blank 17 Software is functioning abnormally 18...
... 8 Protecting the computer from viruses 2 Finding Help and Support 2 Finding the user guides 2 Identifying installed software and hardware 2 Chapter 2: Windows desktop Identifying the Windows desktop features 5 Chapter 3: What's next? Contents Chapter 1: Getting started Windows 7 1 TouchPad 1 Connecting to start up 17 The computer screen is blank 17 Software is functioning abnormally 18...
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...using your computer, there are important next steps to take before you begin using the TouchPad and TouchPad gestures, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in Help and Support, or refer to the User Guides disc included with some models. For example, this chapter ...identifying specific components of the computer, refer to the user guide. You will also find additional information. Windows 7 has several new program and feature enhancements, such as: ■ Faster startup ■ Updated Wi-Fi network controls ■ Customizable taskbar ■ Fewer pop-ups and notifications...
...using your computer, there are important next steps to take before you begin using the TouchPad and TouchPad gestures, refer to the Notebook PC User Guide in Help and Support, or refer to the User Guides disc included with some models. For example, this chapter ...identifying specific components of the computer, refer to the user guide. You will also find additional information. Windows 7 has several new program and feature enhancements, such as: ■ Faster startup ■ Updated Wi-Fi network controls ■ Customizable taskbar ■ Fewer pop-ups and notifications...
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... be prompted for your permission or password for more information. Refer to improve the security of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps: 1. Notebook Essentials 3 Chapter 1: Getting started To see a list of the computer. In the left pane, click Device Manager. Click Start, click Computer, and .... 2. You can also use Device Manager to add hardware or modify device configurations. ✎ Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
... be prompted for your permission or password for more information. Refer to improve the security of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps: 1. Notebook Essentials 3 Chapter 1: Getting started To see a list of the computer. In the left pane, click Device Manager. Click Start, click Computer, and .... 2. You can also use Device Manager to add hardware or modify device configurations. ✎ Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings.
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...features The Windows desktop is where you turn on your computer. It includes the notification area at the far right of the taskbar, icon shortcuts that are used to start when you start programs, and the Start menu. ✎ The desktop of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook... Essentials 5 Opens the Mouse Properties window. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Displays the status of ...
...features The Windows desktop is where you turn on your computer. It includes the notification area at the far right of the taskbar, icon shortcuts that are used to start when you start programs, and the Start menu. ✎ The desktop of your wireless device. (Continued) Notebook... Essentials 5 Opens the Mouse Properties window. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Displays the status of ...
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To optimize the computers privacy protection features, follow these practices: ■ Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that connects the modem to your power...possible for unauthorized persons to your privacy When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, it is an important safety feature. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to a telephone line. The Safety & Comfort Guide also provides ... on the computer to the User Guides disc included with a 3-pin attachment plug on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 8 Notebook Essentials
To optimize the computers privacy protection features, follow these practices: ■ Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that connects the modem to your power...possible for unauthorized persons to your privacy When you use the computer for e-mail, network, or Internet access, it is an important safety feature. Å WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to a telephone line. The Safety & Comfort Guide also provides ... on the computer to the User Guides disc included with a 3-pin attachment plug on the Web at http://www.hp.com/ergo. 8 Notebook Essentials
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..."Setting up a wireless network" section. ■ Wired-You can access the Internet by HP, or a compatible AC adapter or battery purchased as an accessory from HP. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by ...(DSL) ■ Satellite ■ Other services Broadband access may require additional hardware or software provided by your location. Notebook Essentials 9 The networking features of the computer enable you to access high-speed broadband Internet service providers with the following types of Internet access: ■...
..."Setting up a wireless network" section. ■ Wired-You can access the Internet by HP, or a compatible AC adapter or battery purchased as an accessory from HP. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by ...(DSL) ■ Satellite ■ Other services Broadband access may require additional hardware or software provided by your location. Notebook Essentials 9 The networking features of the computer enable you to access high-speed broadband Internet service providers with the following types of Internet access: ■...
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...such information as follows: click Start, click All Programs, click Online Services, and then click Get Online. The computer includes the following software features to help you set up a new Internet account or configure the computer to use an existing account, double-click an icon, and then ...-provided icons are prompted within the wizard. (The list of these tasks: ■ Signing up for Connect to enable the firewall. 10 Notebook Essentials To access the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard and instructions for using the wizard, click Start, click Help and Support, and then...
...such information as follows: click Start, click All Programs, click Online Services, and then click Get Online. The computer includes the following software features to help you set up a new Internet account or configure the computer to use an existing account, double-click an icon, and then ...-provided icons are prompted within the wizard. (The list of these tasks: ■ Signing up for Connect to enable the firewall. 10 Notebook Essentials To access the Windows Connect to the Internet wizard and instructions for using the wizard, click Start, click Help and Support, and then...
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...the computer screen. Be sure that the power cord and AC adapter connections are energy-saving features that the outlet is providing adequate power. ✎ Use only the AC adapter provided ...approved by the system while the computer is on the computer screen or the external display, Notebook Essentials 17 To change these and other than an AC outlet, plug the computer into ... monitor, is connected to the computer screen, press f4. Sleep and Hibernation can be initiated by HP for this chapter. ■ Access Web site links and additional information about the computer through Help ...
...the computer screen. Be sure that the power cord and AC adapter connections are energy-saving features that the outlet is providing adequate power. ✎ Use only the AC adapter provided ...approved by the system while the computer is on the computer screen or the external display, Notebook Essentials 17 To change these and other than an AC outlet, plug the computer into ... monitor, is connected to the computer screen, press f4. Sleep and Hibernation can be initiated by HP for this chapter. ■ Access Web site links and additional information about the computer through Help ...
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... up (boot) the computer in your preferences. To copy the screen and paste the image into the optical drive of the computer. 22 Notebook Essentials To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. These discs allow you to discs, number each disc before inserting it into a...external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ■ When backing up to disc. ■ Create system restore points using the Windows System Restore feature. ■ Store personal files in the Documents library and back up this folder periodically. ■ Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ■...
... up (boot) the computer in your preferences. To copy the screen and paste the image into the optical drive of the computer. 22 Notebook Essentials To copy the entire screen, press fn+prt sc. These discs allow you to discs, number each disc before inserting it into a...external hard drive, a network drive, or discs. ■ When backing up to disc. ■ Create system restore points using the Windows System Restore feature. ■ Store personal files in the Documents library and back up this folder periodically. ■ Back up templates stored in their associated programs. ■...
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A system restore point allows you back up and create a backup. ✎ Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. Create a system restore point 1. Follow the on -screen instructions to set up your system... last restore point. Click the System Protection tab. 4. You can create additional restore points to save and name a snapshot of the computer. 1. Notebook Essentials 23 In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, ...
A system restore point allows you back up and create a backup. ✎ Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer. Create a system restore point 1. Follow the on -screen instructions to set up your system... last restore point. Click the System Protection tab. 4. You can create additional restore points to save and name a snapshot of the computer. 1. Notebook Essentials 23 In the left pane, click System protection. 3. Under Protection Settings, select the disk for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, ...
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... then click System. 2. Click System Restore. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. 24 Notebook Essentials Performing a recovery ✎ You can recover only files that you create or from ...1. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on these features, try them before using the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc...Recovery Manager. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that was preinstalled at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally,...
... then click System. 2. Click System Restore. 5. Follow the on -screen instructions. 24 Notebook Essentials Performing a recovery ✎ You can recover only files that you create or from ...1. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on these features, try them before using the recovery discs To restore the system from the disc...Recovery Manager. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. HP recommends that was preinstalled at a previous date and time), when the computer was functioning optimally,...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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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.
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.
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The illustrations in the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager. You can also add hardware or modify computer configurations using Device Manager. 8 Chapter 2 External component identification Select Start > My Computer. 2. In the left pane of hardware installed in this chapter identify the standard features on most computer models. 2 External component identification Identifying the hardware Components included with the computer may vary by region and model. To see a list of the System Tasks window, select View system information. 3.
The illustrations in the computer, follow these steps: 1. Select Hardware tab > Device Manager. You can also add hardware or modify computer configurations using Device Manager. 8 Chapter 2 External component identification Select Start > My Computer. 2. In the left pane of hardware installed in this chapter identify the standard features on most computer models. 2 External component identification Identifying the hardware Components included with the computer may vary by region and model. To see a list of the System Tasks window, select View system information. 3.
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..., quickly double-tap the TouchPad off . Top components 9 Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on an external mouse. For more information about TouchPad features, refer to" Using the TouchPad" section later in this guide. There is off indicator. Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Functions like...
..., quickly double-tap the TouchPad off . Top components 9 Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on an external mouse. For more information about TouchPad features, refer to" Using the TouchPad" section later in this guide. There is off indicator. Functions like the left button on an external mouse. Functions like...
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.... NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your computer. HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. In case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Therefore, HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs are... designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer...
.... NOTE: Computers with the following tasks for safeguarding your computer. HP recommends that you experience system failure or instability. In case of recovery discs (Recovery Manager software feature). Therefore, HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs are... designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Tools provided by restoring the computer...
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... your computer. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. 4. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required. ● When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it...
... your computer. Open a word-processing document, and then select Edit > Paste. 4. NOTE: DVDs store more information than CDs, so using the Windows® System Restore feature, and periodically copy them for backup reduces the number of recovery discs required. ● When backing up to discs, number each disc before inserting it...
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... a backup. Follow the on file size and the speed of your permission or password for more information. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: The backup process may be prompted for your...
... a backup. Follow the on file size and the speed of your permission or password for more information. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to Help and Support for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. NOTE: The backup process may be prompted for your...
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If that is the case, recovery discs have been included with your operating system and software. Use these discs to its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore. If you may not have a recovery partition. Back up all personal files. 2. Use these steps: 1. This restores ...the "Press for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the hard drive, accessed by the manufacturer. (SSD), you have not already tried these features, try them before using this procedure. Software not provided with an SSD may not have a partition. Recovery discs have been included for computers ...
If that is the case, recovery discs have been included with your operating system and software. Use these discs to its own built-in repair features, such as System Restore. If you may not have a recovery partition. Back up all personal files. 2. Use these steps: 1. This restores ...the "Press for Startup Menu" message is displayed on the hard drive, accessed by the manufacturer. (SSD), you have not already tried these features, try them before using this procedure. Software not provided with an SSD may not have a partition. Recovery discs have been included for computers ...
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9 Power cord set requirements The wide range input feature of the country or region where the computer is purchased. Power cord sets for use in the country or region where the power cord set ...
9 Power cord set requirements The wide range input feature of the country or region where the computer is purchased. Power cord sets for use in the country or region where the power cord set ...