HP Presario CQ20-300 - Notebook PC driver and firmware
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Compaq Presario CQ20 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 112
Backup and recovery
Performing a recovery
✎ You can recover only files that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that you use Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as you set up your computer.
Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs that...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7 - Page 5
...the computer 2 Using passwords
Setting passwords in Windows ...3 Setting passwords in Setup Utility ...3
Administrator password ...3 Managing an administrator password 4 Entering an administrator password 4
Power-on password ...4 Managing a power-on password 5 Entering a power-on password 5
3 Using antivirus software 4 Using firewall software 5 Installing critical security updates 6 Installing...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7 - Page 14
... and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped. To be sure that all available updates are installed on the computer, observe these guidelines: ● Run Windows Update as soon as possible after you set up your computer. Use the update link at
Start > All Programs > Windows Update. ● Run Windows Update monthly thereafter. ● Obtain updates to Windows and...
Security - Window Vista and Windows 7 - Page 20
... 4 antivirus software 6
C cable, security 9 critical updates, software 8
E entering a power-on password 5 entering an administrator
password 4
F fingerprint reader 10 fingerprint reader location 11 firewall software 7
M managing a power-on
password 5 managing an administrator
password 4
P passwords
administrator 3 power-on 4 set in Setup Utility 3 set in Windows 3 power-on password creating...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 11
... a recovery
NOTE: You can recover only files that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that you use HP Recovery Manager to create an entire drive backup as soon as you set up your computer. Recovery Manager software allows you to repair or restore the system if you experience system failure or instability. Recovery Manager works from recovery discs or from a dedicated recovery...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 3
Table of contents
Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 2 Updating programs and drivers ...4
Index ...5
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Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 5
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update by identifying the BIOS version currently installed on the computer. If your computer is connected to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. NOTE: The computer system BIOS is stored on the system ROM. The BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the computer will interact with the hardware devices...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 6
... or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. To download a BIOS update: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer:
Select Start > Help and Support, and then click the link for software, driver, and BIOS updates. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your computer and access the BIOS update you
want to download. 3. At the download area, follow these...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 7
... ready to install the update. NOTE: If you connect your computer to a network, consult the network administrator before installing any software updates, especially system BIOS updates. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the download is complete. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Explorer by selecting...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 8
Updating programs and drivers
To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region. 2. Click the option for software and driver downloads, type your computer model number in the Search
box, and then press enter. - or - If you want a specific SoftPaq...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 24
... your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information. 1. Select Start > Computer > System properties. 2. In the left pane, click Device Manager. 3. Identify the WLAN device from the Network adapters list. The listing for a WLAN device may include
the term wireless, wireless LAN, WLAN, or...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 26
... get the latest version of the WLAN device software for your computer, follow these steps: 1. Open your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your country or region. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in
the search box. 4. Press enter, and then follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: If...
External Media Cards - Windows Vista - Page 10
...of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA).
Configuring an ExpressCard
Install only the software required for your device. If you are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer to install device drivers: ● Install only the device drivers for your operating system. ● Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, supplied...
Drives - Windows Vista - Page 12
... process for creating a data file. MP3 files can be played only on MP3 players or on computers with MP3 software installed. To burn a CD or DVD, follow these steps: 1. Download or copy the source files into a folder on your hard drive. 2. Insert a blank CD or DVD into the optical drive. 3. Select Start > All Programs and the name of the...
Drives - Windows Vista - Page 27
... Account Control, click Continue. 3. In the Device Manager window, click the plus sign (+) next to DVD/CD-ROM drives, unless a minus
sign (-) is already showing. Look for an optical drive listing. 4. Right-click the optical device listing to perform the following tasks:
● Update the driver. ● Disable the device. ● Scan for hardware changes. Windows scans your system for installed...
Drives - Windows Vista - Page 28
... screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for
software updates on the Web. 3. Click Next to immediately check for HP software updates. To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your country or region. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number...
Drives - Windows Vista - Page 32
...A airport security devices 2 AutoPlay 5
C CD
burning 6 copying 5 copyright warning 5 playing 4 removing 7 CD drive 3, 11
D device drivers
HP devices 22 Windows devices 22 Disk Cleanup software 13 Disk Defragmenter software 12 disk performance 12 diskette drive 11 drive light 15 drives caring for 2 diskette 11 external 11 hard 11, 17, 18 optical 3, 11 See also hard drive; optical drive DVD burning...
Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 13
... steps: 1. Insert the disc into the optical drive. 2. When the installation wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Restart the computer if you are prompted to do so. NOTE: For details about using software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided on disc, in the software Help, or on the manufacturer's Web site...
Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 38
... screen, click Settings and select a time when the utility should check for
software updates on the Web. 3. Click Next to immediately check for HP software updates. To use the HP Web site: 1. Open your Internet browser and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Select your country or region. 3. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number...
Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 39
... 10 projector, connecting 10
Q QuickPlay
starting 3 using 20 QuickPlay software 6 QuickPlay, starting 6
R region codes, DVD 21
S software
multimedia 6 QuickPlay 6 speakers 2
T tips, webcam 25 troubleshooting
disc burning 32 disc play 28 DVD movie play 29 DVD produces no sound 31 external display 30 HP device drivers 32 optical disc tray 27 optical drive detection 28 Windows device drivers 32 TV...