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Question posted by dedonie on January 1st, 2012

I Lost My Log On Password?

how to log on my compaq presario cq42,cause i lost my password?

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Wireless Setup Guide - Page 2

... Record encryption key. The instructions in this information. TIP: You can buy a wireless-enabled notebook, you 're ready to set up your wireless router. Your computer(s) with 3 pieces A ... level. TIP: If you did not buy a wireless PC Card to -Point over Ethernet User Name (ID) Host Name Password Service Name My Network Settings Compatible wireless router (purchased separately...
Wireless Setup Guide - Page 7

...printers, files, and drives. Wi-Fi (wireless fidelity)-The name for which a pass phrase (password) is connected to a network. Learn more As millions of users purchase wireless computers, PDAs, ....11a hotspots Limited availability Interference Issues 5-GHz cordless phones Over 150 feet 802.11g 100 to communicate among 802.11 products. wireless router-An all-in-one wireless communication...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 1

It provides comprehensive information on identifying computer features, components, and spare parts; troubleshooting computer problems; and performing computer disassembly procedures. 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.
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 10

...memory ● Up to 285 MB for computers with HD decoder and DX10 support Compaq Presario CQ42 Compaq Presario CQ42 Compaq Presario CQ42 Discrete UMA UMA Models 150 Models 100 - 199 - 149 √ √ √ √ √ ...; HD5430 with 512-MB of dedicated video memory (64-MB×16 DDR3, 4 pcs, 800-MHz)) Support for BD or HD-DVD √ playback with more than 2048...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 11

...(removal of one screw required) √ SATA √ 12.7-mm (0.50-in) tray load √ Supports the following drives: Compaq Presario CQ42 Compaq Presario CQ42 Compaq Presario CQ42 Discrete UMA UMA Models 150 Models 100 - 199 - 149 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 12

...8730; Support for optional high-speed 56k √ modem Integrated 10/100 network interface √ card (NIC) Wireless Integrated wireless local area network... 2070 Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Adapter Broadcom 4312G 802.11b/g WiFi Adapter Compaq Presario CQ42 Compaq Presario CQ42 Compaq Presario CQ42 Discrete UMA UMA Models 150 Models 100 - 199 - 149 √ √ √ √...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 13

...8730; lights) Audio-in -1 Digital Media Slot; supports √ card SD, MMC, MS, Mspro, xD Single port configured as default) Compaq Presario CQ42 Compaq Presario CQ42 Compaq Presario CQ42 Discrete UMA UMA Models 150 Models 100 - 199 - 149 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 14

...AC adapter √ Battery (system) √ Hard drive √ Memory module √ Optical drive √ Mini-card device √ Compaq Presario CQ42 Compaq Presario CQ42 Compaq Presario CQ42 Discrete UMA UMA Models 150 Models 100 - 199 - 149 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 98

... go into effect when the computer restarts. When the Startup Menu is displayed, press enter. 4. When the Setup Confirmation is displayed, press f10. 2. NOTE: Your password, security, and language settings are not changed when you restore the factory default settings. 90 Chapter 5 Setup Utility System information such as the system time...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 99

Enter, change , or delete an administrator password. Security menu Select Administrator password Power-On Password To do this Enter, change , or delete a power-on password. Computer Setup in Windows. Setup Utility menus The menu tables in this section provide an overview of the Setup Utility menu items listed in this ...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 134

... Saving 92 A AC adapter identifying 17 AC adapter, spare part numbers 28 administrator password 91 antenna removal 73 antennas 16 applications key, Windows 11 audio, product description 4...94 restoring factory settings 95 Security menu 97 System Configuration menu 98 using 94 computer specifications 100 connector pin assignments audio-in 113 audio-out 113 external monitor 114 HDMI 116 headphone 113...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 136

...27, 45 specifications 103, 104 optical drive light, identifying 13 P packing guidelines 37 passwords 91, 97 performing a recovery 110 plastic parts 34 Plastics kit contents 26 spare ...cord, spare part numbers 28 power light, identifying 9 power requirements, product description 6 power-on password 91 processor product description 1 removal 78 spare part numbers 22, 78 Processor C6 State 92 product ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 2

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Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 7

... Using the battery meter ...61 Using power plans ...61 Viewing the current power plan 62 Selecting a different power plan 62 Customizing power plans 62 Setting password protection upon exiting Sleep or Hibernation 62 Using external AC power ...63 Connecting the AC adapter 63 Testing an AC adapter ...64 Using battery power...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 9

9 Security Protecting the computer ...88 Using passwords ...88 Setting passwords in Windows 89 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 89 Administrator password 90 Managing an administrator password 90 Entering an administrator password 90 Power-on password 90 Managing a power-on password 91 Entering a power-on password 91 Using antivirus software ...92 Using firewall software ...93 Installing ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 11

.... Then, in the computer, follow these steps: ▲ Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security. 1 Features Identifying hardware To see a list of your permission or password for more information.
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 67

... > Help and Support. Troubleshooting 57 b. A movie stops, skips, or plays erratically ● Clean the disc. ● Conserve system resources by trying the following suggestions: ◦ Log off Sleep mode and Hibernation. ● Be sure that you are copying a disc, save the information on the source disc to your hard drive before...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 71

...or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. Using power plans A power plan is set a password to be changed using Power Options in the notification area, at the factory to the screen. Initiating ...plans can be required when the computer exits Sleep, you must enter your Windows password before your work will return to the Shut down button, and then click Hibernate. To hide...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 72

... Panel > System and Security > Power Options. 2. In the left pane, click Require a password on wakeup. 3. Customizing power plans 1. Change the settings as needed. 4. or - Select a power plan..., and then click Change plan settings. 3. Click Require a password (recommended). 5. Viewing the current power plan ▲ Click the battery meter icon in the ...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 81

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