HP CQ58-300 Manuals

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HP CQ58-300 User Manual (80 pages)

User Guide - Windows 8

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 3.23 MB

Table of Contents
5
1 Starting Right

9
- Best Practices
  9
- Fun Things to Do
  9
- More HP Resources
  9
2 Getting to Know Your Computer

11
- Finding Your Hardware and Software Information
  11
- Front
  11
- Right Side
  11
- Left Side
  12
- Display
  14
- Top
  15
  - Touchpad
    15
  - Lights
    16
  - Buttons and Speakers
    17
  - Keys
    18
- Bottom
  19
- Labels
  20
3 Connecting to a Network

22
- Connecting to a Wireless Network
  22
  - Using the Wireless Controls
    22
    
    Using the Wireless Button
    22
    
    Using Operating System Controls
    23
  - Using a WLAN
    23
    
    Using an Internet Service Provider
    23
    
    Setting up a WLAN
    24
    
    Configuring a Wireless Router
    24
    
    Protecting Your WLAN
    24
    
    Connecting to a WLAN
    25
  - Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)
    25
- Connecting to a Wired Network
  25
  - Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)
    26
4 Enjoying Entertainment Features

27
- Using the Webcam
  28
- Using Audio
  28
  - Connecting Speakers
    28
  - Connecting Headphones
    28
  - Connecting a Microphone
    29
  - Checking the Sound
    29
- Using Video
  29
  - Connecting a VGA Monitor or Projector
    29
  - Connecting an HDMI TV or Monitor
    30
    
    Configuring Audio Settings (with HDMI TV)
    31
- Managing Your Audio and Video Files
  32
5 Navigating Using Touch Gestures, Pointing Devices and the Keyboard

33
- Using the Touchpad
  33
- Using Touchpad Gestures
  33
  - Scrolling
    34
  - Pinching/Zooming
    34
  - Edge Swipes
    35
    
    Right-Edge Swipe
    35
    
    Top-Edge Swipe
    35
    
    Left-Edge Swipe
    36
- Using the Keyboard and Mouse
  36
  - Using ALT GR Key Combinations
    37
  - Using the Keys
    37
    
    Using the Action Keys
    37
    
    Using Microsoft Windows 8 Shortcut Keys
    38
    
    Using the Hot Keys
    39
6 Managing Power

40
7 Managing and Sharing Information

47
8 Maintaining Your Computer

54
- Improving Performance
  54
  - Handling Drives
    54
  - Replacing a Hard Drive
    54
  - Using Disk Defragmenter
    56
  - Using Disk Cleanup
    57
  - Adding or Replacing Memory Modules
    57
- Updating Programs and Drivers
  59
- Cleaning Your Computer
  60
  - Cleaning the Display, Sides, and Cover
    60
  - Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard
    60
- Traveling with or Shipping Your Computer
  60
9 Securing Your Computer and Information

62
10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics

67
- Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
  67
- Updating the BIOS
  67
  - Determining the BIOS Version
    67
  - Downloading a BIOS Update
    68
- Using System Diagnostics
  68
11 Backing Up, Restoring, and Recovering

70
- Creating Recovery Media and Backups
  70
  - Creating HP Recovery Media
    71
    
    What You Need to Know
    71
    
    To Create HP Recovery Media
    71
- Restore and Recovery
  72
12 Specifications

76
- Input Power
  76
- Operating Environment
  76
13 Electrostatic Discharge

77
Index

78

HP CQ58-300 Maintenance And Service Manual (124 pages)

Compaq Presario CQ58 and HP 2000 Notebook PC Maintenance and Service Guide IMPORTANT! This document is intended for HP authorize

Brand: HP | Category: Laptop | Size: 7.27 MB

Table of Contents
5
1 Product Description

9
2 External Component Identification

15
- Finding Your Hardware and Software Information
  15
- Display
  15
- Button
  17
- Keys
  18
- Lights
  19
- Touchpad
  20
- Front
  20
- Left Side
  21
- Right Side
  23
- Bottom
  24
3 Illustrated Parts Catalog

25
- Service Tag
  26
- Computer Major Components
  27
- Display Assembly Subcomponents
  32
- Mass Storage Devices
  34
- Miscellaneous Parts
  35
- Sequential Part Number Listing
  36
4 Removal and Replacement Procedures

41
- Preliminary Replacement Requirements
  41
  - Tools Required
    41
  - Service Considerations
    41
    
    Plastic Parts
    41
    
    Cables and Connectors
    42
    
    Drive Handling
    42
  - Grounding Guidelines
    43
    
    Electrostatic Discharge Damage
    43
  - Packaging and Transporting Guidelines
    44
- Component Replacement Procedures
  46
  - Service Tag
    46
  - Computer Feet
    47
  - Battery
    48
  - Memory Module
    49
  - WLAN Module
    50
  - Keyboard
    53
  - Optical Drive
    57
  - Hard Drive
    59
  - RTC Battery
    62
  - Top Cover
    63
  - Power Button Board
    67
  - Touchpad Button Board
    68
  - Optical Drive Connector Cable
    71
  - Speakers
    73
  - USB Board
    75
  - System Board
    77
  - Fan/Heat Sink Assembly
    79
  - Processor
    81
  - Display Assembly
    84
  - Power Connector Cable
    93
5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics

95
- Windows 8
  96
  - Starting Setup Utility (BIOS)
    96
  - Updating the BIOS
    96
    
    Determining the BIOS Version
    96
    
    Downloading a BIOS Update
    97
  - Using System Diagnostics
    98
- SUSE Linux
  99
  - Starting Computer Setup
    99
  - Using Computer Setup
    99
    
    Navigating and Selecting in Computer Setup
    99
    
    Restoring Factory Settings in Computer Setup
    100
  - Updating the BIOS
    100
    
    Determining the BIOS Version
    101
    
    Downloading a BIOS Update
    101
  - Using Advanced System Diagnostics
    102
6 Specifications

103
7 Backup and Recovery

106
- Windows 8
  107
  - Creating Recovery Media and Backups
    107
    
    Creating HP Recovery Media
    108
  - Restore and Recovery
    109
    
    Using Windows Refresh for Quick and Easy Recovery
    110
    
    Recovering Using HP Recovery Manager
    111
    
    Remove Everything and Reinstall Windows
    111
    
    Using the HP Recovery Partition to Recover a Minimized Image (Select Models Only)
    112
    
    What You Need to Know
    112
    
    Changing the Computer Boot Order
    113
    
    Removing the HP Recovery Partition
    113
    
    Using HP Recovery Media to Recover
    113
- SUSE Linux
  114
  - Creating Backups
    114
  - Backing up Your Information
    114
  - Performing a System Recovery
    115
  - USB Recovery Option (Select Models Only)
    116
  - Remove Everything and Reinstall SLED
    117
8 Power Cord Set Requirements

118
- Requirements for All Countries
  118
- Requirements for Specific Countries and Regions
  119
9 Recycling

120
Index

121

HP CQ58-300 Technical White Paper (8 pages)

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HP CQ58-300 User Manual (80 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Starting Right

2 Getting to Know Your Computer

3 Connecting to a Network

4 Enjoying Entertainment Features

5 Navigating Using Touch Gestures, Pointing Devices and the Keyboard

6 Managing Power

7 Managing and Sharing Information

8 Maintaining Your Computer

9 Securing Your Computer and Information

10 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics

11 Backing Up, Restoring, and Recovering

12 Specifications

13 Electrostatic Discharge

Index

HP CQ58-300 Maintenance And Service Manual (124 pages)

Table of Contents

1 Product Description

2 External Component Identification

3 Illustrated Parts Catalog

4 Removal and Replacement Procedures

5 Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics

6 Specifications

7 Backup and Recovery

8 Power Cord Set Requirements

9 Recycling

Index

HP CQ58-300 Technical White Paper (8 pages)

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