HP Presario CQ20 driver and firmware
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Compaq Presario CQ20 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 112
.... Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer.
Recovering from the recovery discs
To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Recovering...
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
... an administrator
password 4
P passwords
administrator 3 power-on 4 set in Setup Utility 3 set in Windows 3 power-on password creating 5 entering 5 managing 5
Q QuickLock 3
R registering fingerprints 12
S security
features 1 passwords 2 security cable 9 Setup Utility passwords set in 3 Setup Utility, passwords set in 3 software antivirus 6 critical updates 8 firewall 7
W Windows, passwords set in...
Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 11
.... Software not provided with this computer must be downloaded from the manufacturer's Web site or reinstalled from the disc provided by the manufacturer.
Recovering from the recovery discs
To restore the system from the recovery discs: 1. Back up all personal files. 2. Insert the first recovery disc into the optical drive and restart the computer. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Recovering...
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
... 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, and provides for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time and date. NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 6
... 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 steps:
a. Identify the BIOS update that is later than the BIOS version currently installed...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 7
... 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 Start > Computer. 2. Double-click your hard drive designation. The hard drive designation is typically Local Disk (C:). 3. Using the hard drive path you recorded...
Software Update, Backup and Recovery - Windows Vista - Page 8
... list of drivers is displayed, click an updated driver to open a window containing additional information. 6. Click Install now to install the updated driver. NOTE: In some locations you may be able to download the driver and install it later. To do this, click Download only to save the file to your computer. When prompted, click Save and then select a storage location on your hard drive. After...
Wireless (Select Models Only) - Windows Vista - Page 26
... notification area after you configure the WLAN, the software driver is either missing or corrupted. A Windows "Device not Found" error message may also be displayed. The driver must be reinstalled. Get the latest version of the WLAN device software and drivers for your computer from the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com. If the WLAN device you are using was purchased separately, consult...
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...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 1
... Recovering from Drive Failures 2 Introduction ...2 Symptoms of Hard Drive (HDD) Performance Issues 2 Hard Drive / Solid State Drive Troubleshooting Flowchart 4 Hard Drive & Solid State Drive Diagnostics 5 Advanced Diagnostics - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI 5 HP 3D Drive Guard ...5 Firmware & Product Updates ...6 Intel Matrix Storage Technology driver 6 Installing SATA drivers...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 4
... Diagnostics?
YES
Does the drive fail the Diagnostic test?
NO
Extensive/Long Diagnostic Test will run
YES
Does the drive fail the
Diagnostic test?
NO
Verify Intel Matrix Storage and 3D Drive Guard drivers are installed on
image and latest firmware for product model installed
Drive does not need to be Replaced (look to OS,
Software, or other hardware problems...
HP Notebook Hard Drives & Solid State Drives Identifying, Preventing, Diagnosing and Recovering from Drive Failures Care and Mai - Page 5
... more advanced diagnostics.
Advanced Diagnostics - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
The HP System Diagnostics UEFI or HP UEFI Support Environment downloads provide more advanced diagnostic tests, which can be installed to a USB key. Go to your product Software & Drivers download page to obtain:
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html
To launch the UEFI diagnostics, select the...
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
... in the DVD/CD-ROM drives category in Device
Manager.
A new device driver is needed
Obtaining Microsoft device drivers
Your computer is set to automatically check for and install Microsoft device drivers when new devices are connected to your computer.
Obtaining HP device drivers
Follow either of the following procedures to obtain HP device drivers. To use HP Update: 1. Select Start > All Programs...
Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 39
... device drivers
HP devices 32 Windows devices 32 drives, optical drive 16 DVD burning 22 changing region setting 21 inserting 19 removing 23 DVD button 3 DVD drive 16 DVD region settings 21
E earbuds 2
external audio devices, connecting 8
external monitor port 10
optical drive 16 optical drive detection 28 optical drive, using 15
H HDMI
configuring 11 connecting 11 HDMI port 11 headphone (audio...