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HP Compaq Presario,Presario CQ42-126 User Manual

HP Compaq Presario,Presario CQ42-126 User Manual (119 pages)

HP Compaq Presario,Presario CQ40-600: User Guide

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 4.56 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
5
1 Features

11
- Identifying Hardware
  11
- Components
  11
  - Top Components
    11
    
    Touchpad
    11
    
    Lights
    13
    
    Button and Speakers
    14
    
    Keys
    15
    
    Display
    16
  - Right-Side Components
    17
  - Left-Side Components
    18
  - Bottom Components
    19
  - Wireless Antennas
    20
  - Additional Hardware Components
    21
- Labels
  22
2 Wireless, Local Area Network, and Modem

23
3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard

33
- Using the Touchpad
  33
  - Turning the Touchpad on and off
    34
  - Using Touchpad Gestures
    34
  - Scrolling
    34
  - Pinching
    35
  - Rotating
    35
  - Setting Pointing Device Preferences
    36
  - Connecting an External Mouse
    36
- Using the Keyboard
  36
  - Using the Action Keys
    36
  - Using the Hotkey
    37
- Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard
  38
4 Multimedia

40
5 Power Management

68
6 Drives

82
- Handling Drives
  82
- Using External Drives
  83
- Improving Hard Drive Performance
  83
  - Using Disk Defragmenter
    83
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    84
- Replacing the Hard Drive
  84
7 External Devices and External Media Cards

88
- Using a USB Device
  88
  - Connecting a USB Device
    88
  - Removing a USB Device
    89
- Using Digital Media Slot Cards
  89
  - Inserting a Digital Card
    89
  - Removing a Digital Card
    91
8 Memory Modules

92
9 Security

96
- Protecting the Computer
  96
- Using Passwords
  96
  - Setting Passwords in Windows
    97
  - Setting Passwords in Setup Utility
    97
    
    Administrator Password
    98
    
    Entering an Administrator Password
    98
    
    Managing an Administrator Password
    98
    
    Power-On Password
    98
    
    Entering a Power-On Password
    99
    
    Managing a Power-On Password
    99
- Using Antivirus Software
  99
- Using Firewall Software
  100
- Installing Critical Updates
  101
10 Setup Utility (BIOS)

102
- Starting Setup Utility
  102
- Using Setup Utility
  102
- Setup Utility Menus
  104
  - Main Menu
    104
  - Security Menu
    104
  - System Configuration Menu
    105
  - Diagnostics Menu
    105
11 Software Updates

106
- Updating the BIOS
  106
  - Determining the BIOS Version
    106
  - Downloading a BIOS Update
    107
- Updating Programs and Drivers
  108
12 Backup and Recovery

109
- Creating Recovery Discs
  109
- Backing up Your Information
  110
  - Using Windows Backup and Restore
    112
  - Using System Restore Points
    113
    
    Create a System Restore Point
    113
    
    Restore to a Previous Date and Time
    113
    
    When to Create Restore Points
    113
- Performing a Recovery
  113
  - Recovering from the Recovery Discs
    114
  - Recovering from the Dedicated Recovery Partition (Select Models Only)
    114
Index

115

HP Compaq Presario,Presario CQ42-126 Maintenance And Service Manual

HP Compaq Presario,Presario CQ42-126 Maintenance And Service Manual (150 pages)

Notebook PC

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.22 MB

Table of Contents

Maintenance and Service Guide
1
Table of Contents
7
1 Product Description

11
2 External Component Identification

23
- Identifying the Hardware
  23
- Top Components
  24
  - Touchpad
    24
  - Lights
    25
  - Button and Speakers
    26
  - Keys
    27
  - Display
    28
- Right-Side Components
  29
- Left-Side Components
  30
- Bottom Components
  31
- Wireless Antennas
  32
- Additional Hardware Components
  33
3 Illustrated Parts Catalog

35
- Serial Number Location
  35
- Computer Major Components
  36
- Display Assembly Components
  43
- Plastics Kit
  45
- Mass Storage Devices
  46
- Miscellaneous Parts
  48
- Sequential Part Number Listing
  49
4 Removal and Replacement Procedures

55
- Preliminary Replacement Requirements
  55
  - Tools Required
    55
  - Service Considerations
    55
    
    Plastic Parts
    55
    
    Cables and Connectors
    56
    
    Drive Handling
    56
  - Grounding Guidelines
    57
  - Electrostatic Discharge Damage
    57
    
    Packaging and Transporting Guidelines
    58
    
    Workstation Guidelines
    58
    
    Equipment Guidelines
    59
- Component Replacement Procedures
  60
  - Serial Number
    60
  - Computer Feet
    61
  - Battery
    62
  - Hard Drive
    63
  - Optical Drive
    66
  - WLAN Module
    68
  - Memory Module
    70
  - Keyboard
    72
  - Top Cover
    74
  - Speaker Assembly
    77
  - Power Button Board
    78
  - Touchpad Button Board
    79
  - Modem Module
    80
  - USB Board
    82
  - Power Connector Cable
    83
  - Display Assembly
    84
  - System Board
    91
  - Optical Drive SATA Cable and Connector
    94
  - RTC Battery
    96
  - Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
    98
  - Processor
    101
5 Setup Utility

105
- Computer Setup in Windows 7
  105
  - Starting Setup Utility
    105
  - Using Setup Utility
    105
    
    Changing the Language of Setup Utility
    105
    
    Displaying System Information
    106
    
    Navigating and Selecting in Setup Utility
    106
    
    Restoring Default Settings in Setup Utility
    107
    
    Exiting Setup Utility
    108
  - Setup Utility Menus
    108
    
    Main Menu
    108
    
    Security Menu
    108
    
    Diagnostics Menu
    109
    
    System Configuration Menu
    109
- Computer Setup in Linux
  110
  - Starting Computer Setup
    110
    
    Navigating and Selecting in Computer Setup
    110
    
    Using Computer Setup
    110
    
    Restoring Factory Settings in Computer Setup
    111
    
    Computer Setup Menus
    112
    
    File Menu
    112
    
    Diagnostics Menu
    113
    
    Security Menu
    113
    
    System Configuration Menu
    114
6 Specifications

117
7 Backup and Recovery

123
- Windows 7
  123
  - Creating Recovery Discs
    124
  - Backing up Your Information
    125
    
    Using Windows Backup and Restore
    126
    
    Create a System Restore Point
    127
    
    Restore to a Previous Date and Time
    127
    
    Using System Restore Points
    127
    
    When to Create Restore Points
    127
  - Performing a Recovery
    127
    
    Recovering from the Dedicated Recovery Partition (Select Models Only)
    128
    
    Recovering from the Recovery Discs
    128
- Linux Backup and Recovery
  129
8 Connector Pin Assignments

131
- Audio-Out (Headphone)
  131
- Audio-In (Microphone)
  131
- External Monitor
  132
- Modem)
  133
- Network)
  133
- Hdmi
  134
- Universal Serial Bus
  135
9 Power Cord Set Requirements

137
- Requirements for All Countries or Regions
  137
- Requirements for Specific Countries or Regions
  138
  - Recycling
    139
  - Index
    145

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