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...2. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. 2. Updating the software installed on the manufacturer's Web site. Notebook Essentials 11 Chapter 2: What's next? When the installation wizard opens, follow the instructions provided by the ..., follow these steps: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer is connected to install the device and any required drivers. Installing additional hardware and software Installing hardware To install additional hardware, such as the computer is provided ...
...2. Click Start, click All Programs, click Recovery Manager, and then click Recovery Manager. 2. Updating the software installed on the manufacturer's Web site. Notebook Essentials 11 Chapter 2: What's next? When the installation wizard opens, follow the instructions provided by the ..., follow these steps: 1. Follow the on-screen instructions. ■ Software on the computer is connected to install the device and any required drivers. Installing additional hardware and software Installing hardware To install additional hardware, such as the computer is provided ...
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...177;RW) and double-layer DVD±R discs are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ■... A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are purchased separately. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs can ...9632; Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you create recovery discs to its original factory state ...
...177;RW) and double-layer DVD±R discs are not compatible with the Recovery Manager software. ■ The computer must be connected to AC power during this process. ■... A: Backup and recovery Tools provided by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are purchased separately. The software allows the creation of only one set of recovery discs can ...9632; Creating system restore points ■ Recovering a program or driver ■ Performing a full system recovery Creating recovery discs ✎ HP recommends that you create recovery discs to its original factory state ...
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...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 ...20 S safe computing practices 5 Safety & Comfort Guide 5 shipping the computer 26 shutdown procedures 12 Sleep 14 software antivirus 3 identifying 2 installing 11 safeguarding information 17 troubleshooting 14 updating 11 solid-state drive (SSD) 21, 22...network problems, troubleshooting 15 work habits 5 workstation setup 5 Notebook Essentials
...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 ...20 S safe computing practices 5 Safety & Comfort Guide 5 shipping the computer 26 shutdown procedures 12 Sleep 14 software antivirus 3 identifying 2 installing 11 safeguarding information 17 troubleshooting 14 updating 11 solid-state drive (SSD) 21, 22...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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.... ✎ If the computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you add new software and data files, continue to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery ...). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to the computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager...
.... ✎ If the computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you add new software and data files, continue to an earlier state. ■ Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). If you use an optional external optical drive (purchased separately) to create recovery ...). System restore points allow you to reverse undesirable changes to the computer by the operating system and HP Recovery Manager software are designed to help you reinstall a program or driver without performing a full system recovery. ■ Performing a full system recovery (Recovery Manager...
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... as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover your operating system and software. Use these discs to repair or restore the system if you might not have a recovery partition. Software not provided with the computer. Recovery... f11key. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you might not have a recovery partition. HP recommends using Recovery Manager. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only software that is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of the window. This restores the computer to ...
... as soon as System Restore and driver roll-back capabilities. Recovery Manager software allows you to recover your operating system and software. Use these discs to repair or restore the system if you might not have a recovery partition. Software not provided with the computer. Recovery... f11key. Access Recovery Manager in repair features, such as you might not have a recovery partition. HP recommends using Recovery Manager. ✎ Recovery Manager recovers only software that is listed in the Hard Disk Drives section of the window. This restores the computer to ...
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... password 93 Power-on password 94 Managing a power-on password 94 Entering a power-on password 94 Using antivirus software ...95 Using firewall software ...95 Installing critical security updates ...96 Installing an optional security cable ...96 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting... Security menu ...100 System 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 ...
... password 93 Power-on password 94 Managing a power-on password 94 Entering a power-on password 94 Using antivirus software ...95 Using firewall software ...95 Installing critical security updates ...96 Installing an optional security cable ...96 Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS) Starting... Security menu ...100 System 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 ...
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...devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all network devices are disabled in your computer ...using these features: ● The wireless action key (f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system controls Using the ...
...devices are connected (or all wireless network devices are off by the wireless action key [f12] or HP Wireless Assistant). Indicates that one or more network drivers are installed, but no wireless connections are available (or all network devices are disabled in your computer ...using these features: ● The wireless action key (f12) ● HP Wireless Assistant software ● Operating system controls Using the ...
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... WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for all adapters. 4. Use the procedures in the feature list on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the...of possible solutions to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to your network ...
... WLAN, Wi-Fi, or 802.11. Click the arrow next to Network adapters to the network you have an integrated WLAN device, or the driver for all adapters. 4. Use the procedures in the feature list on your computer: NOTE: Windows includes the User Account Control feature to improve the...of possible solutions to a WLAN, confirm that the integrated WLAN device is not listed in this chapter to diagnose and repair a computer that device drivers are included with select computer models only. If no WLAN device is listed, either your computer does not have a problem connecting to your network ...
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... enter, and then follow these steps: 1. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Select your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the... notification area, follow these steps: 1. Current network security codes are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer accordingly. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 NOTE: If the WLAN device you wish to repair. ...
... enter, and then follow these steps: 1. To get the latest version of the WLAN device software for the latest software. Select your web browser, and then go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Network icon is not displayed If the network icon is not displayed in the... notification area, follow these steps: 1. Current network security codes are using was purchased separately, consult the manufacturer's Web site for software and driver downloads, and then enter your computer accordingly. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems 21 NOTE: If the WLAN device you wish to repair. ...
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... information. 6. 5. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Windows scans your computer after the installation is downloaded..., navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and then double-click the file to download the driver and install it later. Click the option for software and driver...
... information. 6. 5. In the Device Manager window, click Action, and then click Scan for any devices requiring drivers. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. When the list of the device. 76 Chapter 6 Drives Windows scans your computer after the installation is downloaded..., navigate to the folder where the file was stored, and then double-click the file to download the driver and install it later. Click the option for software and driver...
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...) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug...
...) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the computer. 2. To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug...
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.... To add more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device.... Some USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. For more USB ports, connect an...
.... To add more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message is usually included with the device.... Some USB devices may require additional support software, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. For more USB ports, connect an...
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... this, click Download only to save the file to your hard drive. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter 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 double-click the file ...models listed. 4. To do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. or - When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated...
... this, click Download only to save the file to your hard drive. Click the option for software and driver downloads, enter 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 double-click the file ...models listed. 4. To do so, restart your computer model number in the Search box, press enter, and then follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. or - When prompted, click Save, and then select a storage location on your computer. After the file is displayed, click an updated...
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...operating system feature). 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 Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your ...dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: If your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you with the following tasks for safeguarding your operating system...
...operating system feature). 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 Manager software feature). If the partition is present, an HP Recovery drive is as complete as your ...dedicated recovery partition (select models only) on a regular basis to an earlier state. ● Recovering a program or driver (Recovery Manager software feature). NOTE: If your computer includes a solid-state drive (SSD), you with the following tasks for safeguarding your operating system...
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... warning 71 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 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 Digital Media...
... warning 71 cord, power 11 corporate WLAN connection 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 Digital Media...
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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 ... passwords set in 92 wireless action key locating 14 using 14 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 14, 15 wireless certification label 12 wireless controls button 14 operating system 14 Wireless Assistant software 14 wireless devices, types 13 wireless icon 14 wireless light 14 wireless light, identifying 3...
...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 ... passwords set in 92 wireless action key locating 14 using 14 wireless antennas 9 Wireless Assistant software 14, 15 wireless certification label 12 wireless controls button 14 operating system 14 Wireless Assistant software 14 wireless devices, types 13 wireless icon 14 wireless light 14 wireless light, identifying 3...