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Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist - Page 2

... into Safe Mode and then Uninstall recently installed programs Symptom: Update Your Computer After Troubleshooting A Problem When the computer starts into Safe Mode and then run Windows Update Symptom: Computer displays the Windows logo screen and stops responding Boot to Windows Advanced boot options (f8) and select Disable auto-restart to view error message o Search www.microsoft.com for...
Limited warranty and technical support - (1 Year) - Page 5

... made in Compaq sales literature or advice given to product model, applications running, power management settings, and product features. To determine whether your failure to expendable parts. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of the Compaq Product. These terms and conditions supersede any product from defects in materials or workmanship resulting in the servicing country.
Limited warranty and technical support - (1 Year) - Page 10

... product drivers, latest updates and software fixes, warranty information, and product documentation. „ Find updated service and support information. „ Open an online service event with a Compaq support specialist for assistance with your problem using Compaq online services, you call Compaq: „ Product number, serial number, model name, and model number „ Applicable error...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 7

... included with some models. Connecting to the Internet After you set up and register your computer, there are important next steps to find practical information to Chapter 3, "What's next?" Notebook Essentials 1 Then, read this guide provides specific instructions for additional information. For help you protect, maintain, and back up the computer. Windows 7 Your computer includes...
Notebook Essentials - Windows 7 - Page 37

..., troubleshooting 19 F firewalls 8 full system recovery 21 H hardware identifying 2 installing 14 Help and Support 2 Hibernation 17 HP Recovery Manager 21 humidity specifications 25 I IEC 60950 compliance 9, 18 image, switching, among display devices 17 Internet broadband access 9 choosing an ISP 10 choosing type of access 9 connecting to 9 dial-up access 9 wireless access 9 Internet service...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 108

Contact technical support for details. 98 Chapter 6 Specifications Hard drive specifications 500-GB* 320-GB* 250-GB* 160-GB* Dimensions Height 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm 9.5 mm Width 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm 70 mm Weight 101 g 101 g 101 g 101 g Interface type SATA SATA SATA SATA Transfer rate 100 MB/sec 100 MB/sec 100 MB...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 111

...; Resources by connection To view resource settings in Windows XP: 1. In the System Properties window, select the Hardware tab. 4. On the View menu, click one of the Computer folder. 3. Only users who have expert knowledge of the following : ● Resources by type ● Resources by connection System resource specifications 101 Select Start > My Computer, or double...
Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 133

... part numbers 25, 29, 47 DVD±RW SuperMulti DoubleLayer Drive with LightScribe specifications 99 E electrostatic discharge 38 esc key, identifying 12 Ethernet, product description 5 exiting Setup ...spare part numbers 21, 53 keys esc 12 fn 12 function 12 navigation 12 Windows applications 12 Windows logo 12 L LAN Power Saving 89 language support 89 latch, battery release 16 legacy support, USB...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 9

... Using passwords ...87 Setting passwords in Windows 88 Setting passwords in Setup Utility 88 Administrator password 89 Managing an administrator password 89 Entering an administrator password 89 Power-on password 89 Managing a power-on password 90 Entering a power-on password 90 Using antivirus software ...91 Using firewall software ...92 Installing critical updates ...93 10 Setup Utility...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 30

... the side of your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Cannot connect to a WLAN If you may add wireless networking capability to expand the list and show all wireless devices. Identify the WLAN device from other devices. Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Some possible causes for wireless connection...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 68

... the list of the device. If prompted to open a window containing additional information. 6. To use Windows Update: 1. Click Check for software and driver downloads, type your computer. Click Download only to save the file to install. 7. Follow the on your specific product from the models listed. 4. Obtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. After the file is complete, and then verify...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 97

... it is essential to a Windows user account User password Using passwords A password is a group of the computer, record each password you send your computer information. NOTE: Before you set in Windows or in the non-Windows Setup Utility preinstalled on password ● Firewall software ● Windows updates Unauthorized access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other Administrator...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 109

... for more information. 2. 11 Software updates Updated versions of the software provided with the hardware devices, and provides for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site are explained in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Identify your permission or password for data transfer among hardware...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 112

... driver and install it later. If prompted to do this, click Download only to save the file to open a window containing additional information. 6. NOTE: In some cases, you may be able to install the updated driver. Click your computer model number in the Search box, and then press enter. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your specific...
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 120

... connection setup 16 issues, resolving 53 J jacks audio-in (microphone) 31 audio-out (headphone) 31 RJ-11 (modem) 7 RJ-45 (network 8 K keyboard hotkey, identifying 28 keys esc 5 fn 5 function 5 navigation 5 Windows applications 5 Windows logo 5 L labels Bluetooth 12 modem approval 12 service tag 12 wireless certification 12 WLAN 12 LAN Power Saving 98 language support 98 latch, battery...

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  • Compaq Presario CQ42 Notebook PC and HP G42 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
  • Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
  • Notebook Essentials - Windows 7
  • Limited warranty and technical support - (1 Year)
  • End User License Agreement
  • Resolving Start Up and No Boot Problems Checklist

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