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Third Edition: October 2008
First Edition: June 2008
Document Part Number: 482521-003
Safety warning notice
WARNING!To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not
place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a
hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft
surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to contact
the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the
AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International
Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).
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Table of contents
1 Product description
2 External component identification
Top components ................................................................................................................................... 6
Main menu .......................................................................................................................................... 89
Security menu .................................................................................................................................... 90
System Configuration menu ............................................................................................................... 91
Diagnostics menu ............................................................................................................................... 92
Index ................................................................................................................................................................. 137
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1Product description
CategoryDescriptionHP G50 Notebook PC Compaq Presario
WirelessIntegrated WLAN options by way of wireless module:
Support for no-WLAN option√√
2 wireless antennae built into display assembly√√
√√
√√
√√
3
CategoryDescriptionHP G50 Notebook PC Compaq Presario
CQ50 Notebook PC
Support for the following WLAN formats:
Atheros AR9280 802.11a/b/g/n
●
Atheros AR2425 802.11b/g
●
Broadcom BCM4312 802.11b/g
●
External media card Digital Media Slot supporting SD, MMC, MS,
MSPro, xD. With adapter (not included), supports
mini versions of SD, MMC, MS Duo.
PortsAudio-in (mono microphone)√√
Audio-out (stereo headphone)√√
High-definition multimedia interface (HDMI)
version 1.3 supporting 1080p with high-bandwidth
digital content protection (HDCP) key
RJ-11 (modem)√√
RJ-45 (Ethernet, includes link and activity lights)√√
USB (2)√√
VGA (Dsub 15-pin) supporting 1920 × 1200
external resolution at 75-Hz, 1600 × 1200 external
resolution at 75-Hz (hot plug/unplug with autodetect)
√√
√√
√√
√√
Multi-pin AC power√√
DockingNone√√
Keyboard/pointing
devices
TouchPad with 2 TouchPad buttons√√
Supports 4-way scroll√√
Taps enabled as default√√
Power requirements 65-W AC adapter with localized cable plug support √√
Supports the following batteries:
SecuritySecurity cable slot√√
Operating systemPreinstalled:
Windows Vista Premium 32√√
Windows Vista Home Basic 32√√
Spill-resistant 30.5-cm (12.0-inch) keyboard√√
√√
12-cell, 2.20-Ah, 95-Wh
●
6-cell, 2.55-Ah, 55-Wh
●
6-cell, 2.20-Ah, 47-Wh
●
Windows Vista Business 32√√
Windows Vista Starter Edition 32√√
4Chapter 1 Product description
CategoryDescriptionHP G50 Notebook PC Compaq Presario
CQ50 Notebook PC
FreeDOS√√
ServiceabilityEnd-user replaceable parts:
Battery (system)√√
Hard drive√√
Memory module√√
Optical drive√√
WLAN module√√
AC adapter√√
5
2External component identification
Top components
Display components
ItemComponentDescription
(1)Wireless antennae (2, select models only)Send and receive signals from one or more wireless
(2)Integrated webcam light (select models only)On: The webcam is in use.
6Chapter 2 External component identification
devices.
NOTE: The antennae are not visible from the outside of
the computer. For optimal transmission, keep the areas
immediately around the antennae free from obstructions.
To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of
the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices that
applies to your country or region. These notices are located
in Help and Support.
ItemComponentDescription
(3)Integrated webcam (select models only)Records audio and video and captures still photographs.
(4)Internal microphoneRecords sound.
Buttons and speakers
ItemComponentDescription
(1)Speakers (2)Produce sound.
(2)Power button
(3)Wireless buttonTurns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a
When the computer is off, press the button to turn on
●
the computer.
When the computer is on, press the button briefly to
●
initiate Sleep.
When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the
●
button briefly to exit Sleep.
When the computer is in Hibernation, press the
●
button briefly to exit Hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding and Windows®
shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the
power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the
computer.
To learn more about your power settings, select Start >
Control Panel > System and Maintenance > Power
Options.
wireless connection.
NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order to
establish a wireless connection.
Top components7
Keys
ItemComponentFunction
(1)esc keyDisplays system information when pressed in combination
with the fn key.
(2)fn keyExecutes frequently used system functions when pressed
in combination with a function key or the esc key.
(3)Windows logo keyDisplays the Windows Start menu.
(4)Embedded numeric keypad keysCan be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
(5)Windows applications keyDisplays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
(6)Volume keysAdjusts system volume when pressed in combination with
the fn key.
(7)Function keysExecute frequently used system functions when pressed
in combination with the fn key.
8Chapter 2 External component identification
TouchPad
ItemComponentFunction
(1)TouchPad light
(2)TouchPad*Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
(3)Left TouchPad button*Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(4)Right TouchPad buttonFunctions like the right button on an external mouse.
(5)TouchPad vertical scroll zone*Scrolls up or down.
(6)TouchPad on/off buttonEnables/disables the TouchPad.
*This table describes factory settings. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware
and Sound > Mouse.
White: TouchPad is enabled.
●
Amber: TouchPad is disabled.
●
screen.
TouchPad9
Front components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)Power light
(2)Battery light
(3)Drive lightBlinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
(4)Audio-in (microphone) jackConnects an optional computer headset microphone,
(5)Audio-out (headphone) jackProduces sound when connected to optional powered
NOTE: This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located
in Help and Support.
On: The computer is on.
●
Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●
Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
●
On: A battery is charging.
●
Blinking: A battery that is the only available power
●
source has reached a low battery level. When the
battery reaches a critical battery level, the battery light
begins blinking rapidly.
Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power
●
source, the light is turned off when all batteries in the
computer are fully charged. If the computer is not
plugged into an external power source, the light stays
off until the battery reaches a low battery level.
stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.
stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or
television audio.
10Chapter 2 External component identification
Right-side components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)Optical driveReads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to
(2)Optical drive lightBlinking: The optical drive is being accessed.
(3)USB ports (2)Connect an optional USB devices.
(4)RJ-11 (modem) jackConnects a modem cable.
(5)Security cable slotAttaches an optional security cable to the computer.
optical discs.
NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a
deterrent, but it may not prevent the computer from being
mishandled or stolen.
Rear component
ComponentFunction
VentEnables airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal
for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine
operation.
Right-side components11
Left-side components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)Power connectorConnects an AC adapter.
(2)AC adapter light
(3)External monitor portConnects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(4)RJ-45 (network) jackConnects a network cable.
(5)HDMI portConnects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
(6)USB portConnects an optional USB device.
(7)Digital Media SlotSupports the following optional digital card formats:
(8)Digital Media Slot lightOn: A digital card is being accessed.
On: The computer is connected to external power.
●
Off: The computer is not connected to external power.
●
definition television, or any compatible digital or audio
component.
Memory Stick (MS)
●
Memory Stick Pro (MSP)
●
MultiMediaCard (MMC)
●
Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●
xD-Picture Card (XD)
●
xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H
●
xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M
●
12Chapter 2 External component identification
Bottom components
ItemComponentFunction
(1)Battery bayHolds the battery.
(2)Battery release latchReleases the battery from the battery bay.
(3)WLAN module compartmentHolds the WLAN module.
CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace
the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized
for use in the computer by the governmental agency that
regulates wireless devices in your country or region. If you
replace the module and then receive a warning message,
remove the module to restore computer functionality, and
then contact technical support through Help and Support.
(4)Vents (4)Enables airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool
internal components and prevent overheating. It is normal
for the internal fan to cycle on and off during routine
operation.
(5)Memory module compartmentContains the memory module slots.
(6)Hard drive bayHolds the hard drive.
Bottom components13
3Illustrated parts catalog
Serial number location
When ordering parts or requesting information, provide the computer serial number and model number
located on the bottom of the computer.
For use only with computer models equipped with a Digital Media Slot, but not an HDMI port 492300-001
For use only with computer models equipped with an HDMI port, but not a Digital Media Slot 492301-001
For use only with computer models not equipped with a Digital Media Slot or an HDMI port 494183-001
Rubber Kit (not illustrated, includes 8 computer feet)486623-001
(19)Batteries
6-cell, 2.55-Ah, 55-Wh battery484171-001
6-cell, 2.20-Ah, 47-Wh battery485041-001
(20)Hard drives (include hard drive bracket and connector)
250-GB, 5400-rpm485036-001
200-GB, 5400-rpm490829-001
160-GB, 5400-rpm485035-001
120-GB, 5400-rpm485034-001
For use only with computer models equipped with a Digital Media Slot and an HDMI port486625-001
12-cell, 2.20-Ah, 95-Wh battery484172-001
For models equipped with AMD processors:
For models equipped with Intel processors:
250-GB, 5400-rpm485036-002
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ItemDescriptionSpare part number
160-GB, 5400-rpm485035-002
120-GB, 5400-rpm485034-002
Hard Drive Hardware Kit (includes hard drive bracket, connector, and screws)485037-001
(21)RTC battery486624-001
(22)Memory modules
PC2-6400, 667-MHz, DDR2
1024-MB485032-001
512-MB485031-001
PC2-5300, 667-MHz, DDR2
1024-MB485029-001
512-MB485028-001
For models equipped with Intel processors:
PC2-6400, 667-MHz, DDR2
1024-MB485032-002
512-MB485031-002
PC2-5300, 667-MHz, DDR2
For models equipped with AMD processors:
2048-MB485033-001
2048-MB485030-001
2048-MB485033-002
2048-MB485030-002
1024-MB485029-002
512-MB485028-002
(23)WLAN modules
Atheros AR9280 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN modules:
For use in Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands,
●
and the United States
For use in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda,
●
Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, the Bahamas, Bahrain,
Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia,
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, the British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria,
Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, the Central African Republic, Chad,
Chile, Colombia, Comoros, the Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus,
the Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, East Timor,
Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equitorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland,
France, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar,
Greece, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti,
Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, the Ivory Coast,
Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon,
Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar,
Malawi, Malaysia, the Maldives, Mali, Malta, the Marshall Islands, Martinique,
482260-001
482260-002
Computer major components19
ItemDescriptionSpare part number
Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco,
Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, the Nether Antilles, the Netherlands,
New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama,
Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, the People's Republic of China, Peru, the Philippines,
Poland, Portugal, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Samoa,
San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia and Montenegro,
the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Solomon Islands,
Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia,
St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan,
Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey,
Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates,
the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen,
Zaire, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
802.11a/b/g WLAN module for use in the United States and Canada482957-001
Atheros AR2425 802.11b/g WLAN modules:
For use in Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda,
●
Brunei, Canada, the Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican
Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, India,
Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan,
Uruguay, the United States, Venezuela, and Vietnam
For use in Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands,
●
and the United States
For use in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda,
●
Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, the Bahamas, Bahrain,
Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia,
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, the British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria,
Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, the Central African
Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, the
Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, East Timor,
Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equitorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland,
France, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar,
Greece, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti,
Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, the
Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan,
Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg,
Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, the Maldives, Mali, Malta, the Marshall
Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia,
Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, the Nether Antilles, the
Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau,
Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, the People's Republic of China, Peru, the
Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russia,
Rwanda, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia
and Montenegro, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, the
Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts and
Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden,
Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and
Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, the United Arab
Emirates, the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam,
Yemen, Zaire, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
480985-001
459339-001
459339-002
Broadcom BCM4312 802.11b/g WLAN modules:
For use in Canada, the Cayman Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands,
●
and the United States
For use in Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda,
●
Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, the Bahamas, Bahrain,
Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia,
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, the British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Bulgaria,
20Chapter 3 Illustrated parts catalog
459263-001
459263-002
ItemDescriptionSpare part number
Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, the Central African Republic, Chad,
Chile, Colombia, Comoros, the Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus,
the Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, the Dominican Republic, East Timor,
Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equitorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland,
France, French Guiana, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar,
Greece, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti,
Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, the Ivory Coast,
Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon,
Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Madagascar,
Malawi, Malaysia, the Maldives, Mali, Malta, the Marshall Islands, Martinique,
Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco,
Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, the Nether Antilles, the Netherlands,
New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama,
Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, the People's Republic of China, Peru, the Philippines,
Poland, Portugal, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Samoa,
San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia and Montenegro,
the Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, the Solomon Islands,
Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia,
St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan,
Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey,
Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates,
the United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen,
Zaire, Zambia, and Zimbabwe
(24)Optical drives (include optical drive bezel and bracket)
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe485039-001
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive485038-001
For models equipped with Intel processors:
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe485039-002
DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive485038-002
Blu-ray BD-ROM with SuperMulti DVD±RW and CD-RW Double-Layer Combo Drive485040-002
For models equipped with AMD processors:
Computer major components21
Display assembly components
ItemDescriptionSpare part number
(1)Display bezels:
For use only with HP G50 computer models equipped only with a microphone487606-001
For use only with Compaq CQ50 computer models equipped with a webcam module and
For use only with Compaq CQ50 computer models equipped only with a microphone486555-001
(2)Display inverter486556-001
(3)Webcam module (does not include webcam module cable)486581-001
(4)Display panel brackets (includes left and right brackets)486559-001
(5)Display Hinge Kit (includes left and right display hinges)486558-001
(6)15.4-inch, WXGA+BrightView display panel (includes display panel and
Display panel cable (not illustrated)486561-001
Display screw kit (not illustrated)489133–001
15.4-inch, WXGA+BrightView display panel only (not illustrated, does not include cables ) 488341–001
For use only with HP G50 computer models equipped with a webcam module and
a microphone
a microphone
backlight cables)
487607-001
486582-001
485027-001
(7)Wireless Antenna Kit (includes left and right wireless antenna transceivers and cables)486562-001
(8)Webcam module cable486583-001
(9)Microphone (includes receiver and cable)486560-001
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