Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
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... subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Windows Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on your ... accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be liable for more user guides? You can find them on the Web. Windows and Windows Vista are on your computer. Additional support and updates to the user guides are set forth in Help and Support. Click: ...
... subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Windows Users Looking for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on your ... accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be liable for more user guides? You can find them on the Web. Windows and Windows Vista are on your computer. Additional support and updates to the user guides are set forth in Help and Support. Click: ...
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...the illustration in this section. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Opens the Mouse Properties window. 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...
...the illustration in this section. Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile HP Wireless Assistant (select models only) Opens the Intel Graphics window. Opens the Mouse Properties window. 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...
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... Internet Security 7 O operating environment specifications 25 operating system, Windows 7 1 overheating, computer 18 P performing a recovery 24 posture 8 power cord 8 power options 17 power specifications 25 power surges 8 power, turning on computer 17 privacy, protecting 8 R recovering a program or driver 21 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 25 recovering from the...off the computer 15 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 18 user guides 1 using system restore 23 V vents 18 vents, precautions 9, 18 viruses 7 W Windows 7 1 Windows Backup and Restore 23 30 Notebook Essentials
... Internet Security 7 O operating environment specifications 25 operating system, Windows 7 1 overheating, computer 18 P performing a recovery 24 posture 8 power cord 8 power options 17 power specifications 25 power surges 8 power, turning on computer 17 privacy, protecting 8 R recovering a program or driver 21 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 25 recovering from the...off the computer 15 U unresponsive computer, troubleshooting 18 user guides 1 using system restore 23 V vents 18 vents, precautions 9, 18 viruses 7 W Windows 7 1 Windows Backup and Restore 23 30 Notebook Essentials
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... later in this section. 102 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably...system failure, you cannot use the backup files to access the Disaster Recovery utility. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your information regularly to recover your ...
... later in this section. 102 Chapter 7 Backup and recovery Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to maintain a reasonably...system failure, you cannot use the backup files to access the Disaster Recovery utility. Windows 7 To protect your information, back up your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up your information regularly to recover your ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 56 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 57 A device driver must be reinstalled 57 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 58 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 58 5 Power management ...59 Setting power options ...59 Using power-saving states 59 Initiating...
... burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion 56 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 57 A device driver must be reinstalled 57 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 58 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 58 5 Power management ...59 Setting power options ...59 Using power-saving states 59 Initiating...
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9 Security ...87 Protecting the computer ...87 Using passwords ...87 Setting passwords in Windows 88 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 88 Administrator password 89 Managing an administrator password 89 Entering an administrator password 89 Power-on password...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 ...104 Backing up your information ...105 Using Windows Backup and Restore 106 Using system restore points 107 When to create restore points 107 Create a...
9 Security ...87 Protecting the computer ...87 Using passwords ...87 Setting passwords in Windows 88 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 88 Administrator password 89 Managing an administrator password 89 Entering an administrator password 89 Power-on password...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 ...104 Backing up your information ...105 Using Windows Backup and Restore 106 Using system restore points 107 When to create restore points 107 Create a...
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...connections are available (or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wireless network. ... all wireless devices are off . Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Using the wireless controls You can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Identifying wireless and...
...connections are available (or all wireless network devices are disabled by the wireless action key (f12) or HP Wireless Assistant). Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed and wireless connections are available, but no network devices are connected to a wireless network. ... all wireless devices are off . Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows® Control Panel). Using the wireless controls You can be controlled through HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Identifying wireless and...
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... device is properly installed 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 device drivers are included with select computer models only. The listing... for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. For...
... device is properly installed 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 device drivers are included with select computer models only. The listing... for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to the computer by purchasing a wireless networking device. For...
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...If you are prompted for your computer from the HP Web site at the far right of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. The driver must have the current codes to make a connection... connect to a preferred wireless network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in the notification area, at http://www.hp.com. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Get...
...If you are prompted for your computer from the HP Web site at the far right of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Select Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. 2. The driver must have the current codes to make a connection... connect to a preferred wireless network Windows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection: ● If there is a network icon in the notification area, at http://www.hp.com. Click Troubleshoot problems and select the network you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. Get...
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... WARNING! Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Click...required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use a variety of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. To connect external devices such as a beep...
... WARNING! Save the file to the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. When the Sound window opens, click the Sounds tab. You should hear sound through the speakers or through connected headphones. Click...required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that use a variety of the computer, follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD 8, and play back the sound. Select Start > Control Panel. 2. To connect external devices such as a beep...
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...installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed drives.... 4. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device. 54 Chapter 4...
...installed hardware and installs any discs from the optical drive. 2. The computer does not detect the optical drive If Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted. Right-click the optical device listing to show all of the installed drives.... 4. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to DVD/CD-ROM drives to expand the list to perform the following tasks: ● Update driver software ● Disable ● Uninstall ● Scan for this device. 54 Chapter 4...
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... following sections. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any other drivers you want to play a DVD. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to update your drivers using the procedures in the System area.... 6. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD 8 to delete. 5. CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is installed on ). 4. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to uninstall and then...
... following sections. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any other drivers you want to play a DVD. If uninstalling and reinstalling the device drivers does not correct the problem, you want to update your drivers using the procedures in the System area.... 6. A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD 8 to delete. 5. CyberLink PowerDVD 8 is installed on ). 4. Remove any discs from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. When prompted, confirm that the drivers are prompted to uninstall and then...
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... can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia Click Check for updates. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. If prompted to open a window containing additional information...
... can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Click the Windows 7 operating system. 5. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on -screen instructions. 58 Chapter 4 Multimedia Click Check for updates. 2. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. If prompted to open a window containing additional information...
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... BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 102 Chapter 11 Software updates Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. NOTE: In ...some cases, you may be able to install. 7. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com...after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to...
... BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. When the list of the device. 102 Chapter 11 Software updates Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your operating system. 5. NOTE: In ...some cases, you may be able to install. 7. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to http://www.hp.com...after the installation is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is downloaded, navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and double-click the file to...
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... to back up your information regularly to protect your information and restoring it in the window. 103 This feature helps you create. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition ...models only) on a regular basis to recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the... Management. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you experience system failure or instability. Recovery discs...
... to back up your information regularly to protect your information and restoring it in the window. 103 This feature helps you create. Recovery Manager works from a dedicated recovery partition ...models only) on a regular basis to recover your computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are used to start up (boot) your computer and restore the... Management. Recovery discs are designed to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). With Recovery Manager, you experience system failure or instability. Recovery discs...
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...31, 32 volume up 31, 32 administrator password creating 89 entering 89 managing 89 airport security devices 72 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 35 audio features 35 audio functions, checking 35 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 31 audio-... 69 copyright warning 45 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 66 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 34 D device drivers HP drivers 58 Windows drivers 58 Diagnostics menu 98 digital card defined 81 inserting 81 removing 82 stopping 82 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ...
...31, 32 volume up 31, 32 administrator password creating 89 entering 89 managing 89 airport security devices 72 antennas 10 applications key, Windows 5 audio devices, connecting external 35 audio features 35 audio functions, checking 35 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 31 audio-... 69 copyright warning 45 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 18 critical battery level 66 CyberLink PowerDVD 8 software 34 D device drivers HP drivers 58 Windows drivers 58 Diagnostics menu 98 digital card defined 81 inserting 81 removing 82 stopping 82 Digital Media Slot light, identifying 8 Digital Media ...
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... drive identifying 7 removing 48 using 39 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 89 power-on 89 set in Setup Utility 88 set in Windows 88 performing a recovery 108 ports external monitor 8, 36 HDMI 8, 37 USB 7, 8, 79 power connecting 62 conserving 69 power button, identifying 4 power...certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 56 disc play 55 DVD movie play 56 external display 56 HP device drivers 58 optical disc tray 53 optical drive detection 54 Windows device drivers 58 turning off the computer 70 U unresponsive system 70 USB cable, connecting 79 USB devices ...
... drive identifying 7 removing 48 using 39 optical drive light, identifying 7 P passwords administrator 89 power-on 89 set in Setup Utility 88 set in Windows 88 performing a recovery 108 ports external monitor 8, 36 HDMI 8, 37 USB 7, 8, 79 power connecting 62 conserving 69 power button, identifying 4 power...certification labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 56 disc play 55 DVD movie play 56 external display 56 HP device drivers 58 optical disc tray 53 optical drive detection 54 Windows device drivers 58 turning off the computer 70 U unresponsive system 70 USB cable, connecting 79 USB devices ...