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HP G42-230 User Manual

HP G42-230 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

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HP G42-230 Maintenance And Service Manual

HP G42-230 Maintenance And Service Manual (143 pages)

Notebook PC

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.93 MB

Table of Contents

Maintenance and Service Guide
1
Table of Contents
5
1 Product Description

9
2 External Component Identification

16
- Identifying the Hardware
  16
- Top Components
  17
  - Touchpad
    17
  - Lights
    18
  - Button and Speakers
    19
  - Keys
    20
  - Display
    21
- Right-Side Components
  22
- Left-Side Components
  23
- Bottom Components
  24
- Wireless Antennas
  25
- Additional Hardware Components
  26
3 Illustrated Parts Catalog

27
- Serial Number Location
  27
- Computer Major Components
  28
- Display Assembly Components
  35
- Plastics Kit
  37
- Mass Storage Devices
  38
- Miscellaneous Parts
  39
- Sequential Part Number Listing
  40
4 Removal and Replacement Procedures

46
- Preliminary Replacement Requirements
  46
  - Tools Required
    46
  - Service Considerations
    46
    
    Plastic Parts
    46
    
    Cables and Connectors
    47
    
    Drive Handling
    47
  - Grounding Guidelines
    48
    
    Electrostatic Discharge Damage
    48
    
    Packaging and Transporting Guidelines
    49
    
    Workstation Guidelines
    49
    
    Equipment Guidelines
    50
- Component Replacement Procedures
  51
  - Serial Number
    51
  - Computer Feet
    52
  - Battery
    53
  - Hard Drive
    54
  - Optical Drive
    57
  - WLAN Module
    59
  - Memory Module
    62
  - Keyboard
    64
  - Top Cover
    66
  - Speaker Assembly
    69
  - Power Button Board
    70
  - Touchpad Button Board
    71
  - Modem Module
    73
  - Bluetooth Module
    75
  - USB Board
    77
  - Power Connector Cable
    79
  - Display Assembly
    81
  - System Board
    88
  - Optical Drive SATA Cable and Connector
    91
  - RTC Battery
    93
  - Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
    95
  - Processor
    98
5 Setup Utility

101
- Computer Setup in Windows 7
  101
  - Starting Setup Utility
    101
  - Using Setup Utility
    102
    
    Changing the Language of Setup Utility
    102
    
    Navigating and Selecting in Setup Utility
    102
    
    Displaying System Information
    103
    
    Restoring Default Settings in Setup Utility
    103
    
    Exiting Setup Utility
    104
  - Setup Utility Menus
    104
    
    Main Menu
    104
    
    Security Menu
    104
    
    Diagnostics Menu
    105
    
    System Configuration Menu
    105
- Computer Setup in Linux
  107
  - Starting Computer Setup
    107
  - Using Computer Setup
    107
    
    Navigating and Selecting in Computer Setup
    107
    
    Restoring Factory Settings in Computer Setup
    108
  - Computer Setup Menus
    109
    
    File Menu
    109
    
    Diagnostics Menu
    110
    
    Security Menu
    110
    
    System Configuration Menu
    111
6 Specifications

113
7 Backup and Recovery

119
- Windows 7
  119
  - Creating Recovery Discs
    120
  - Backing up Your Information
    121
    
    Using Windows Backup and Restore
    122
    
    Create a System Restore Point
    123
    
    Restore to a Previous Date and Time
    123
    
    Using System Restore Points
    123
    
    When to Create Restore Points
    123
  - Performing a Recovery
    123
    
    Recovering from the Dedicated Recovery Partition (Select Models Only)
    124
    
    Recovering from the Recovery Discs
    124
- Linux Backup and Recovery
  125
8 Connector Pin Assignments

126
- Audio-Out (Headphone)
  126
- Audio-In (Microphone)
  126
- External Monitor
  127
- Modem)
  128
- Network)
  128
- Hdmi
  129
- Universal Serial Bus
  130
9 Power Cord Set Requirements

131
- Requirements for All Countries or Regions
  131
- Requirements for Specific Countries or Regions
  132
10 Recycling

133
- Battery
  133
- Display
  133
Index

139

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