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...alert notifications. As part of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. They are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Additional support and updates to change without .... The only warranties for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Part number: 539908-001 User Guides HP is subject to the user guides...
...alert notifications. As part of this product up now at http://www.hp.com. © Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. They are available on the User Guides disc that came with the latest drivers, patches, and notifications. Additional support and updates to change without .... The only warranties for Business Notebook Keep this effort, we provide user guides and learning centers on your computer hard drive in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Part number: 539908-001 User Guides HP is subject to the user guides...
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...instructions, which may be used until it is provided in the following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2. Update the operating system and other software installed on -screen instructions. ...software included with the software, on disc, or on disc. Updating the software installed on the computer is installed. Notebook Essentials 11 Some updates may have been released since the computer left the factory. Important updates to install the device and any...
...instructions, which may be used until it is provided in the following forms: ■ Preinstalled software. To locate and install a preloaded program or driver, follow these steps: 1. Insert the disc into your optical drive. 2. Update the operating system and other software installed on -screen instructions. ...software included with the software, on disc, or on disc. Updating the software installed on the computer is installed. Notebook Essentials 11 Some updates may have been released since the computer left the factory. Important updates to install the device and any...
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... connected and that the lights are on. ■ Be sure that the wireless router or access point is amber, turn the power off during operation. Notebook Essentials 15 Use the computer only on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. If the light is properly connected to block airflow. The...; The fan in Help and Support. Also, do not place the computer directly on a hard, flat surface. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting If you suspect that the correct drivers are installed and updated. Then be sure to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
... connected and that the lights are on. ■ Be sure that the wireless router or access point is amber, turn the power off during operation. Notebook Essentials 15 Use the computer only on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. If the light is properly connected to block airflow. The...; The fan in Help and Support. Also, do not place the computer directly on a hard, flat surface. Chapter 3: Troubleshooting If you suspect that the correct drivers are installed and updated. Then be sure to cool internal components and prevent overheating.
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...■ Creating a set of recovery discs ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you experience serious system failure or instability. DVDs have finished creating the recovery discs. Click Start,... with the following guidelines before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. To create a set of recovery discs: 1. Notebook Essentials 17 The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs can be created per computer. ■ Number...
...■ Creating a set of recovery discs ■ Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you experience serious system failure or instability. DVDs have finished creating the recovery discs. Click Start,... with the following guidelines before you have a much higher capacity than CDs. To create a set of recovery discs: 1. Notebook Essentials 17 The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs can be created per computer. ■ Number...
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... 14 P performing a recovery 21 posture 5 power cord 5 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 17, 21 regulatory... Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 7 wired network connection 10 wireless Internet access 6 wireless network connection 7 wireless network problems, troubleshooting 15 work habits 5 workstation setup 5 Notebook Essentials
... 14 P performing a recovery 21 posture 5 power cord 5 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 17, 21 regulatory... Windows Connect to the Internet wizard 7 wired network connection 10 wireless Internet access 6 wireless network connection 7 wireless network problems, troubleshooting 15 work habits 5 workstation setup 5 Notebook Essentials
Compaq Presario CQ62 Notebook PC and HP G62 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
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... tag. Maintenance and Service Guide 3-1 Component 1 Product name 2 Serial number (s/n) 3 Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 Warranty period 5 Model description Description The name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer.
... tag. Maintenance and Service Guide 3-1 Component 1 Product name 2 Serial number (s/n) 3 Part number/Product number (p/n) 4 Warranty period 5 Model description Description The name affixed to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer.
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... number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are as many as 62 screws, in 5 different sizes, that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. The duration of the warranty period for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier used to each screw size and location during...
... number helps a service technician to determine what components and parts are as many as 62 screws, in 5 different sizes, that is unique to locate documents, drivers, and support for the computer. The duration of the warranty period for the computer. An alphanumeric identifier used to each screw size and location during...
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... 615588-001 622565-001 599063-001 600652-001 608114-001 615589-001 622566-001 Before removing the optical drive: 1. Innsert a thin tool, such as a screw driver 1, into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down the computer. Grasp the bezel and slide the optical...
... 615588-001 622565-001 599063-001 600652-001 608114-001 615589-001 622566-001 Before removing the optical drive: 1. Innsert a thin tool, such as a screw driver 1, into the release access slot in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down the computer. Grasp the bezel and slide the optical...
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...Guide 7-1 System restore points allow you experience system failure or instability. Use these discs after software setup. Creating recovery discs HP recommends creating recovery discs to its original factory state if you can recover your important system files. ■ Creating system ...Recovery discs are purchased separately. Note the following tasks for the first time. As you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Create these discs to maintain ...
...Guide 7-1 System restore points allow you experience system failure or instability. Use these discs after software setup. Creating recovery discs HP recommends creating recovery discs to its original factory state if you can recover your important system files. ■ Creating system ...Recovery discs are purchased separately. Note the following tasks for the first time. As you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager software feature). Create these discs to maintain ...
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... recovery message appears on the screen. This restores the computer to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Backup and recovery Performing a recovery ✎ You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard ... of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. Click Advanced Options. 3. Software not provided with the computer. Recovery Manager opens. 2. HP recommends using Recovery Manager. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only software that you might not have been included with this computer must be downloaded...
... recovery message appears on the screen. This restores the computer to create an entire drive backup as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Backup and recovery Performing a recovery ✎ You can perform a recovery from the partition on the hard ... of a recovery partition, select Start > Computer. Click Advanced Options. 3. Software not provided with the computer. Recovery Manager opens. 2. HP recommends using Recovery Manager. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only software that you might not have been included with this computer must be downloaded...
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 ... 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 79 Using Disk Cleanup ...
... 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 ... 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 79 Using Disk Cleanup ...
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... Configuration menu 101 Diagnostics menu ...101 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...
... Configuration menu 101 Diagnostics menu ...101 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...
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... Because the wireless devices are enabled at least one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all of the wireless devices are off . Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more ...wireless devices, and a wireless light. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. Wired network ...
... Because the wireless devices are enabled at least one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all of the wireless devices are off . Also identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more ...wireless devices, and a wireless light. Identifies the HP Wireless Assistant software on the computer and indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, and one or more network devices are connected to a wired network. Wired network ...
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... device is properly installed on your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. For more information. 1. Before working your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account ... show all wireless 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. Use the procedures in Help and Support. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Click...
... device is properly installed on your way through the sequence of the original computer package, you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for the WLAN device is not properly installed. For more information. 1. Before working your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account ... show all wireless 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. Use the procedures in Help and Support. 20 Chapter 2 Wireless, local area network, and modem Click...
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...right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the preferred networks. ● If there is no network icon...; For a network connected to improve security. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in your country or region. 3. Select your computer accordingly. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are ...
...right of the taskbar, right-click the icon, and then click Troubleshoot problems. Windows resets your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Open your network device and attempts to reconnect to one of the preferred networks. ● If there is no network icon...; For a network connected to improve security. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the search box. 4. The driver must change the SSID or network keys used in your country or region. 3. Select your computer accordingly. NOTE: If the WLAN device you are ...
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...Download music from the Internet. ● Create multimedia presentations using your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, refer to your computer. Audio Your computer enables you install any sound event, ...9679; Stream radio programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals. ● Create or "burn" audio CDs. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the ...
...Download music from the Internet. ● Create multimedia presentations using your computer, follow these steps: 1. Under Program Events, select any drivers required by the external device. For additional safety information, refer to your computer. Audio Your computer enables you install any sound event, ...9679; Stream radio programs (select models only) or receive FM radio signals. ● Create or "burn" audio CDs. NOTE: A driver is a required program that acts like a translator between the device and the programs that the device cable is securely connected to the ...
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... flat surfaces. Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Insert the end of the disc. Troubleshooting drive and device... driver problems 73 Close the disc tray, and then place the disc in the front bezel of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. The optical disc tray does ...
... flat surfaces. Removing a CD, DVD, or BD 1. NOTE: If the tray is released, and then pull out the tray (2) until it . 3. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems The following sections describe several common issues and their solutions. Insert the end of the disc. Troubleshooting drive and device... driver problems 73 Close the disc tray, and then place the disc in the front bezel of a CD, DVD, or BD 1. The optical disc tray does ...
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... site at http://www.hp.com. Then in this guide, go to your drive (see Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) on ). 4. Right-click on a blank area of driver you are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to Start > Help and Support. To get information ...Manager. When prompted, confirm that you want to uninstall, and then reinstall (for your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all other drivers you want to the type of the computer desktop, and then select Screen resolution. Click OK. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as the ...
... site at http://www.hp.com. Then in this guide, go to your drive (see Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs) on ). 4. Right-click on a blank area of driver you are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to Start > Help and Support. To get information ...Manager. When prompted, confirm that you want to uninstall, and then reinstall (for your hard drive before completion ● Be sure that all other drivers you want to the type of the computer desktop, and then select Screen resolution. Click OK. ◦ Disconnect external devices, such as the ...
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...hard drive. NOTE: In some locations you may be able to 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 then double-click the file to open files, and then continue ...again listed. 7. If prompted to do this, click Download only to update your country or region. 2. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. After the file is displayed, click an updated...
...hard drive. NOTE: In some locations you may be able to 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 then double-click the file to open files, and then continue ...again listed. 7. If prompted to do this, click Download only to update your country or region. 2. Proceed to http://www.hp.com/support, and then select your drivers using the procedures in the Search box, press enter, and follow the instructions provided. After the file is displayed, click an updated...
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To use Windows Update: 1. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to enter settings before you can check for updates. 2. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Follow the on-screen instructions. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3.
To use Windows Update: 1. NOTE: If you have not previously set up Windows Update, you will be set to enter settings before you can check for updates. 2. Click Check for the Windows operating system and other Microsoft products. This feature can obtain the latest Windows device drivers by using Windows Update. Follow the on-screen instructions. Click Start > All Programs > Windows Update. Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems 77 Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers You can be prompted to automatically check for and install updates for updates. 3.