HP Presario CQ57-200 Support Question
HP Presario CQ57-200 Support Question
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Question posted by shortanalan on October 1st, 2013
How To Reset Hard Drive On Presario Cq57
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HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 7
... eSATA device 41 Removing an eSATA device 41 Using optional external devices ...42 Using optional external drives 42 Using the expansion port (select models only 42 Using the docking connector (select models only 43
6 Drives ...44 Handling drives ...44 Using hard drives ...45 Improving hard drive performance 45 Using Disk Defragmenter 45 Using Disk Cleanup 45
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HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 8
...HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 46 Managing power with a parked hard drive 46 Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software 47
Using optical drives (select models only 47 Identifying the installed optical drive 47 ... 49 When the disc tray fails to open 49 Slot load ...50 Sharing optical drives ...51
Using RAID (select models only) ...51
7 Security ...52 Protecting the ...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 11
... & Comfort Guide-Describes proper workstation setup and proper posture, health, and work habits for the location of the features described in print, on the computer hard drive, or on an optical disc or SD Card: ● Quick Setup poster-Guides you through setting up your computer and turning it on. To access...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 32
... and Hibernation.
To exit Sleep: ● Briefly press the power button. ● If the display is closed, open the display. ● Press a key on the hard drive and the computer turns off. Setting power options
Using power-saving states
The computer has two power-saving states that are unable to use the...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 50
... the manufacturer's instructions.
Using an eSATA device (select models only)
An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the 1394
port.
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 52
... the powered USB port on the computer. Turn on the device. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray) ● MultiBay device
Using the expansion port (select models only)
The expansion port connects the computer...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 54
... similar security devices that must be handled with , shipping, or storing a drive. ● If a drive must be sure that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow
the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. ● Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching the unpainted metal surface of magnetism and...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 55
... your computer. Under Volume, click the listing for tasks such as (C:), and then click Defragment. Using Disk Cleanup
Disk Cleanup searches the hard drive for more efficiently. Using hard drives
Improving hard drive performance
Using Disk Defragmenter
As you use the computer, files on -screen instructions. After you start Disk Defragmenter, it to run on a monthly...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 56
... computer will not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as described in the secondary hard drive bay are protected by HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection.
Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection in Windows 7 (select models only)
HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection protects a hard drive by parking the drive and halting data requests under either of these events, HP ProtectSmart...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 57
...; CD ● DVD ● Blu-ray (BD)
Identifying the installed optical drive
▲ Windows 7-Select Start > Computer. Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software
The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software can be enabled or disabled by an Administrator. To open the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
window. - NOTE: If prompted by members of all the devices...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 72
... the version of the BIOS may be available on -screen instructions. 5. To return all settings in Setup Utility
NOTE: Restoring defaults will not change the hard drive mode.
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 73
...or disconnect any software updates, especially system BIOS updates.
NOTE: If you connect your hard drive designation. Do not download or install a BIOS update while the computer is connected to....
3. Identify the BIOS update that are displayed, follow these steps:
1. The hard drive designation is later than the BIOS version currently installed on -screen instructions.
- Do...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 74
... the memory modules immediately. ● Battery test-This test analyzes the condition of the hard drive. Click the diagnostic test you want to report the issue and purchase a replacement battery.... the computer. You can delete the downloaded file from your hard drive that the
start System Diagnostics: 1. Using the hard drive path you to run , and then follow the on-screen...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 80
... during critical battery
level 27 initiating 23 high-definition devices, connecting 18, 19 HP Connection Manager 4 HP MediaSmart 20 HP Mobile Broadband Module 7, 8 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection 46 HP SkyRoom 17 HP USB Ethernet Adapter, connecting 13 HP Wireless Assistant 4 hubs 38
I icons
network 2 wireless 2 installing critical security updates 56 optional...
HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 - Page 81
...59 software Disk Cleanup 45 Disk Defragmenter 45 HP Connection Manager 4 HP MediaSmart 20 HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive
Protection 47 HP SkyRoom 17 HP Wireless Assistant 4 Standby 21 storing a battery 28 switch,... 28 testing an AC adapter 30 traveling with the computer 28,
65 tray-load optical drive 48 troubleshooting resources 67 turning off the computer 21 turning wireless devices on or off
3...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist - Page 1
Reconnect the AC power adapter (do a Hard Reset. If memory or hard drive components were replaced, reinstall original components. Remove memory modules and replace one-at-a-time. Remove and reseat hard drive. If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and run Memory Test and
Hard Drive Test.
On newer notebooks...
Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist - Page 2
... (F9).
If possible, turn on power, press F10 to enter BIOS mode, and run Hard Drive Test. If possible, turn on power, press F8 to enter Windows Advanced Boot Options, and...Update Computer after resolving a problem
When the computer starts into Safe Mode and then run memory and hard drive tests.
If all other start-up problems.
Run HP Support Assistant from ...
Getting Started Compaq Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 6
Pinching/Zooming 20
5 Maintenance ...21 Inserting or removing the battery ...21 Replacing or upgrading the hard drive 23 Removing the hard drive ...23 Installing a hard drive ...24 Adding or replacing memory modules 25 Updating programs and drivers ...29 Cleaning your computer ...29 Cleaning the display ...29 Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard ...
Getting Started Compaq Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 8
... > User Guides.
● How to use the keyboard and pointing devices
- Select Start > All Programs > HP > HP Documentation.
● How to replace or upgrade the hard drive and memory modules
● How to perform a backup and recovery
● How to contact customer support
● Computer specifications
HP Notebook Reference Guide
● Power...
Getting Started Compaq Notebook - Windows 7 - Page 15
... (SD) Memory Card ● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
● White: The computer is on. ● Blinking white: The... computer is in (microphone) jack
(7)
Audio-out (headphone) jack
(8)
Digital Media Slot
(9)
Drive light
(10)
Power light
Description Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
Left side
Component (1)...
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