HP Presario CQ3100 - Desktop PC driver and firmware
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Limited Warranty and Support Guide - Page 9
... the right to distribute the Software Product. You may load the Software Product into your Computer's temporary memory (RAM) for purposes of using the Software Product.
b. Storage. You may copy the Software Product into the local memory or storage device of the HP Product.
c. Copying. You may make archival or back-up copies of the Software Product, provided the copy contains all of the original...
User Guide - Page 21
... access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification information
Administrator password
Ongoing or future threats to the computer Windows 7 critical security updates from Microsoft
Using passwords
A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure the computer information. Several types of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to...
User Guide - Page 22
... new viruses beyond the trial period, purchase an extended update service. Instructions for using and updating the antivirus software, and for purchasing extended update service, are provided within the program. For more information about computer viruses: Click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then type viruses into the Search Help box and press Enter. See "Using the...
User Guide - Page 23
... box and press Enter. See "Using the Help and Support Center" on page 25.
Guidelines for Installing Software and Hardware Devices
After you set up the computer and complete the initial setup, you may want to install additional software programs or hardware devices. Keep in mind the following important guidelines:
Before installation, make a restore point by using the Microsoft System Restore...
User Guide - Page 44
... box, and then click Device Manager to open the Device Manager window.
3 Click the plus sign (+) next to Sound, video and game controllers.
4 Right-click TV tuner (select models only), and then click Update Driver Software.
5 Select Search automatically for updated driver software.
6 Follow the instructions to update the driver.
7 If you are prompted, restart the computer.
40 Getting Started...
User Guide - Page 45
... the system.
A new device does not work.
Possible solution
Install the device driver from the CD provided with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer Web site.
You may need an updated driver for Windows 7. Contact the device vendor directly for an update.
For Hewlett-Packard peripheral devices, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support
Ensure that all...
User Guide - Page 50
...the Device Manager window. 3 Click the plus sign (+) to expand the type of device you want to update or rollback.
(For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4 Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
Or To revert to an earlier version of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and...
User Guide - Page 52
... check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of your favorite programs.
Sometimes a failing hard disk can be caught beforehand, saving you a lot of surprises in the future.
In time, your system may still get bogged down, depending on the usage of the computer. Use System Recovery to wipe your Windows operating system installation clean, restoring...
User Guide - Page 55
... Through the hard disk drive, from the Windows 7 Start menu. 2 Through the hard disk drive, by pressing the F11 key on the keyboard during system
startup. 3 Through recovery discs that you create. 4 Through recovery discs purchased from HP Support. To purchase recovery discs, go to
http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for your computer model.
Troubleshooting and...
User Guide - Page 61
... audio 36 CD/DVD drive 38-40 hardware installation 41-42 Internet connection 37-38 keyboard (wired) 32 keyboard (wireless) 33-35 memory card reader 44 monitor 31 mouse (wired) 32 mouse (wireless) 33-35 power 31 remote control 44 speakers 36 startup 30 system performance 42 video 40 wireless devices 43
turning off computer 14 TV
connecting to computer 7-11
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updating drivers 46 system 18 Windows...
Linux Addenda - Page 2
...Tools powered by PC-Doctor either runs automatically when you start your computer with this CD in the optical drive, or when you install it to your hard drive after you have installed a licensed operating system. Some parts of the documentation included with your computer refer to hardware and software features that function only with a Microsoft Windows operating system.
Registration & Support
To...
Getting Started - Page 83
... access to Setup Utility, BIOS settings, and other system identification information
Administrator password
Ongoing or future threats to the computer Windows 7 critical security updates from Microsoft
Using passwords
A password is a group of characters that you choose to secure the computer information. Several types of passwords can be set, depending on how you want to control access to...
Getting Started - Page 84
... new viruses beyond the trial period, purchase an extended update service. Instructions for using and updating the antivirus software, and for purchasing extended update service, are provided within the program. For more information about computer viruses: Click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then type viruses into the Search Help box and press Enter. See "Using the...
Getting Started - Page 85
... soon as you receive an alert.
Additional updates to the operating system and other software may have become available after the computer was shipped. Download all available updates and install them onto the computer.
Setting Up User Accounts
When you share a computer with several people, you can set up a user account for each computer user. Windows 7 uses the information in the user...
Getting Started - Page 106
... box, and then click Device Manager to open the Device Manager window.
3 Click the plus sign (+) next to Sound, video and game controllers.
4 Right-click TV tuner (select models only), and then click Update Driver Software.
5 Select Search automatically for updated driver software.
6 Follow the instructions to update the driver.
7 If you are prompted, restart the computer.
40 Getting Started...
Getting Started - Page 107
... the system.
A new device does not work.
Possible solution
Install the device driver from the CD provided with the device, or download and install the driver from the device manufacturer Web site.
You may need an updated driver for Windows 7. Contact the device vendor directly for an update.
For Hewlett-Packard peripheral devices, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support
Ensure that all...
Getting Started - Page 112
...the Device Manager window. 3 Click the plus sign (+) to expand the type of device you want to update or rollback.
(For example, DVD/CD-ROM drives). 4 Double-click the specific item (for example, HP DVD Writer 640b). 5 Click the Driver tab. 6 To update a driver, click Update Driver, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
Or To revert to an earlier version of a driver, click Rollback Driver, and...
Getting Started - Page 114
... check for driver updates for your hardware and new versions of your favorite programs.
Sometimes a failing hard disk can be caught beforehand, saving you a lot of surprises in the future.
In time, your system may still get bogged down, depending on the usage of the computer. Use System Recovery to wipe your Windows operating system installation clean, restoring...
Getting Started - Page 117
... Through the hard disk drive, from the Windows 7 Start menu. 2 Through the hard disk drive, by pressing the F11 key on the keyboard during system
startup. 3 Through recovery discs that you create. 4 Through recovery discs purchased from HP Support. To purchase recovery discs, go to
http://www.hp.com/support and visit the Software & Driver downloads page for your computer model.
Troubleshooting and...
Getting Started - Page 123
... audio 36 CD/DVD drive 38-40 hardware installation 41-42 Internet connection 37-38 keyboard (wired) 32 keyboard (wireless) 33-35 memory card reader 44 monitor 31 mouse (wired) 32 mouse (wireless) 33-35 power 31 remote control 44 speakers 36 startup 30 system performance 42 video 40 wireless devices 43
turning off computer 14 TV
connecting to computer 7-11
U
updating drivers 46 system 18 Windows...