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... Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on your computer. Subscription Services for more user guides? Nothing herein should be liable for more user guides? They are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches...on your computer. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to receive e-mail alert notifications. Windows Users Looking for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Windows and Windows Vista are set forth in Help and ...
... Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on your computer. Subscription Services for more user guides? Nothing herein should be liable for more user guides? They are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches...on your computer. For more information about HP products and services, see the HP Web site at www.hp.com/go/alerts to receive e-mail alert notifications. Windows Users Looking for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Windows and Windows Vista are set forth in Help and ...
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...power options 14 power specifications 23 power surges 4 power, turning on computer 13 privacy, protecting 4 R recovering a program or driver 17 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 22 recovering from the recovery discs 21 recovery discs 3, 17 Recovery Manager 21 recovery, system..., troubleshooting 14 user guides documentation 1 using system restore 20 V vents 14 vents, precautions 5, 15 viruses 3 W Windows Backup and Restore 19 Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 7 wired network connection 10 wireless Internet access 6 wireless network connection 7 wireless network problems,...
...power options 14 power specifications 23 power surges 4 power, turning on computer 13 privacy, protecting 4 R recovering a program or driver 17 recovering from the dedicated recovery partition 22 recovering from the recovery discs 21 recovery discs 3, 17 Recovery Manager 21 recovery, system..., troubleshooting 14 user guides documentation 1 using system restore 20 V vents 14 vents, precautions 5, 15 viruses 3 W Windows Backup and Restore 19 Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 7 wired network connection 10 wireless Internet access 6 wireless network connection 7 wireless network problems,...
Compaq Presario CQ62 Notebook PC and HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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...failure or instability. ■ Backing up your information regularly to protect your full factory image if you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after setting up the computer for computers that you to reverse undesirable changes to the computer by the ... basis to help you add new software and data files, continue to back up to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Note the following tasks for the presence of the window. Use these discs after software setup.
...failure or instability. ■ Backing up your information regularly to protect your full factory image if you experience system failure or instability. HP recommends creating recovery discs immediately after setting up the computer for computers that you to reverse undesirable changes to the computer by the ... basis to help you add new software and data files, continue to back up to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). Note the following tasks for the presence of the window. Use these discs after software setup.
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...Manager. - Use these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Then select Recovery Manager. ... instructions. Software not provided with the computer. To check for the presence of the window. If that was preinstalled at the factory. Try these discs to its own built-... and then click Next. 4. On some models, you set up all personal files. 2. HP recommends using Recovery Manager. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only software that is listed in either ...
...Manager. - Use these discs to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Then select Recovery Manager. ... instructions. Software not provided with the computer. To check for the presence of the window. If that was preinstalled at the factory. Try these discs to its own built-... and then click Next. 4. On some models, you set up all personal files. 2. HP recommends using Recovery Manager. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only software that is listed in either ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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...a CD, DVD, or BD 71 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 72 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 73 A disc does not play automatically 74 A DVD...does not begin, or it stops before completion 75 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 75 A device driver must be reinstalled 75 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 76 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 77 Using external drives ...78 Improving hard drive performance ...79 Using Disk Defragmenter...
...a CD, DVD, or BD 71 Creating or "burning" a CD or DVD 72 Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 73 Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 73 The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD 73 A disc does not play automatically 74 A DVD...does not begin, or it stops before completion 75 A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display 75 A device driver must be reinstalled 75 Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 76 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 77 Using external drives ...78 Improving hard drive performance ...79 Using Disk Defragmenter...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
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... Adding or replacing a memory module 9 Security Protecting the computer ...91 Using passwords ...92 Setting passwords in Windows 92 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 92 Administrator password 93 Managing an administrator password 93 Entering an administrator password ...Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up your information ...108 Using Windows Backup and Restore 109 Using system restore points 110 ix
... Adding or replacing a memory module 9 Security Protecting the computer ...91 Using passwords ...92 Setting passwords in Windows 92 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 92 Administrator password 93 Managing an administrator password 93 Entering an administrator password ...Appendix B Software updates Updating the BIOS ...103 Determining the BIOS version 103 Downloading a BIOS update 104 Updating programs and drivers ...105 Appendix C Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs ...107 Backing up your information ...108 Using Windows Backup and Restore 109 Using system restore points 110 ix
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...HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel). Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network drivers... of the wireless devices simultaneously. Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected to a wireless network. The wireless light indicates the overall power state...
...HP Wireless Assistant. 14 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Individual wireless devices can control the wireless devices in Windows Control Panel). Network (disconnected) Network (disabled/ disconnected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network drivers... of the wireless devices simultaneously. Wired network (disabled/ disconnected) Network (connected) Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no network devices are connected to a wireless network. The wireless light indicates the overall power state...
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... to a WLAN, confirm that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. For more information...WLAN device from other devices. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3....
... to a WLAN, confirm that does not connect to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. You may include the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. For more information...WLAN device from other devices. Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 2. The listing for a WLAN device may be sure that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer. In the System area, click Device Manager. 3....
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...your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer, follow these steps: 1. If the WLAN device you are prompted for a network key or a... user guide for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Troubleshooting wireless connection...
...your computer model number in the notification area after you are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer, follow these steps: 1. If the WLAN device you are prompted for a network key or a... user guide for the latest software. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are alphanumeric codes that you wish to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be reinstalled. Press enter, and then follow these steps: 1. Troubleshooting wireless connection...
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... a translator between the device and the programs that you to use the device. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia Connecting external audio devices...
... a translator between the device and the programs that you to use the device. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. Click Start Recording and speak into the microphone. Open Windows Media Player or CyberLink PowerDVD, and then play back the sound. 40 Chapter 4 Multimedia Connecting external audio devices...
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...you are turned on ). 4. A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to switch between the two displays. 2. 4. Configure the monitor settings to delete the device, ...primary: a. Right-click the device listing, and then click Uninstall. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to a new disc.... When prompted, confirm that the disc is also available from the HP Web site at http://www...
...you are turned on ). 4. A DVD playing in the System area, click Device Manager. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the arrow next to switch between the two displays. 2. 4. Configure the monitor settings to delete the device, ...primary: a. Right-click the device listing, and then click Uninstall. A device driver must be reinstalled 1. Specify a primary display and a secondary display. Then in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display Use CyberLink PowerDVD to a new disc.... When prompted, confirm that the disc is also available from the HP Web site at http://www...
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...drive. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Windows scans your drivers using the procedures in the search box, and then press enter. ...- Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to update your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers...
...drive. After the file is complete, and then verify the operation of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to download the driver and install it later. Windows scans your drivers using the procedures in the search box, and then press enter. ...- Reopen Device Manager, if necessary, and then verify that the drivers are prompted to update your system for installed hardware and installs default drivers for hardware changes. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers...
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Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 This feature can be set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 2. NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you will be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 3.
Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 This feature can be set up Windows Update, you can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Click Check for updates. 2. NOTE: If you have not previously set to enter settings before you will be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. To use Windows Update: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can check for updates. 3.
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..., and then verify the operation of the device. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save... the file to step 6. 3. Click your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers 105 When prompted, click Save, and then select ...
..., and then verify the operation of the device. Click Install now to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your computer after the installation is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save... the file to step 6. 3. Click your hard drive. Updating programs and drivers 105 When prompted, click Save, and then select ...
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...(select models only) on a regular basis to help you with the following tasks for safeguarding your most current backup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. If the partition is present,...restore points (operating system feature). Recovery discs have been included for the presence of the window. 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery As you add new software and data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery ...
...(select models only) on a regular basis to help you with the following tasks for safeguarding your most current backup. HP recommends that do not have a recovery partition. Recovery discs are designed to maintain a reasonably current backup. If the partition is present,...restore points (operating system feature). Recovery discs have been included for the presence of the window. 106 Appendix C Backup and recovery As you add new software and data files, you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ● Performing a full system recovery (Recovery ...
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... 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 56 critical updates, software 96 CyberLink PowerDVD 39 D device drivers HP drivers 76 Windows drivers 77 Diagnostics menu 101 digital card defined 86 inserting 86 removing 87 stopping 87 digital dual array microphone, identifying 36 ...(microphone) 37 audio-out (headphone) 36 RJ-11 (modem) 6 RJ-45 (network) 7 K keys action 5 esc 5 fn 5 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5 L labels Bluetooth 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 modem approval 12 regulatory 12 service tag 12 wireless certification 12 WLAN 12 LAN Power...
... 18 country-specific modem cable adapter 24 critical battery level 56 critical updates, software 96 CyberLink PowerDVD 39 D device drivers HP drivers 76 Windows drivers 77 Diagnostics menu 101 digital card defined 86 inserting 86 removing 87 stopping 87 digital dual array microphone, identifying 36 ...(microphone) 37 audio-out (headphone) 36 RJ-11 (modem) 6 RJ-45 (network) 7 K keys action 5 esc 5 fn 5 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5 L labels Bluetooth 12 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 12 modem approval 12 regulatory 12 service tag 12 wireless certification 12 WLAN 12 LAN Power...
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... labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 75 disc play 74 drive and device driver problems 73 DVD movie play 74 external display 75 HP device drivers 76 modem 26 optical disc tray 73 Windows device drivers 77 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 63 U unresponsive system...up action key 36 volume, adjusting 37 W webcam adjusting properties 44 tips 44 using 44 webcam light 36 Windows applications key, identifying 5 Windows logo key, identifying 5 Windows, passwords set in 92 wireless action key locating 14 using 14 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 14, 15...
... labels 12 troubleshooting disc burning 75 disc play 74 drive and device driver problems 73 DVD movie play 74 external display 75 HP device drivers 76 modem 26 optical disc tray 73 Windows device drivers 77 wireless connection problems 20 turning off the computer 63 U unresponsive system...up action key 36 volume, adjusting 37 W webcam adjusting properties 44 tips 44 using 44 webcam light 36 Windows applications key, identifying 5 Windows logo key, identifying 5 Windows, passwords set in 92 wireless action key locating 14 using 14 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 14, 15...