HP CQ62-210US, CQ62-255TU, CQ62-238DX, CQ62-252TX, CQ62-228DX, CQ62-251TX Index, Symbols/Numerics

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Index

Symbols/Numerics

 

 

 

1394 Power Saving

101

 

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC adapter light

55,

56

 

 

AC adapter light, identifying

6

AC adapter, connecting

51

 

AC adapter, identifying 11

 

AC adapter, testing

52

 

 

action key mode

101

 

 

action keys

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

identifying

 

5

 

 

 

 

media control

38

 

 

 

muting/restoring speaker

 

volume

37

 

 

 

 

volume down

36

 

 

 

volume mute

36

 

 

 

volume up

36

 

 

 

 

adjusting webcam properties

44

administrator password

 

 

creating

 

93

 

 

 

 

entering

93

 

 

 

 

managing

 

93

 

 

 

 

airport security devices

64

 

antennas

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

antivirus software

95

 

 

applications key, Windows

5

audio devices, connecting

 

external

40

 

 

 

 

 

audio features

40

 

 

 

audio functions, checking

40

audio-in (microphone) jack

37

audio-out (headphone) jack

36

AutoPlay

70

 

 

 

 

 

B

backing up

customized window, toolbar, and menu bar settings 108

personal files

108

 

templates

108

 

battery

 

 

 

 

 

calibrating

 

57

 

 

charging

 

55,

57

 

conserving power

60

discharging

56

 

disposing

61

 

 

inserting

 

54

 

 

low battery levels

56

recharging

 

59

 

removing

54

 

 

replacing

61

 

 

storing

60

 

 

 

battery bay

12

 

 

battery bay, identifying

8

Battery Check

53

 

battery power

 

53

 

 

battery release latch

54

battery release latch,

 

identifying

 

8

 

 

 

battery temperature 60

battery, identifying

11

bays

 

 

 

 

 

battery

8,

12

 

 

hard drive

 

8

 

 

BD

 

 

 

 

 

copying

71

 

 

playing

68

 

 

 

removing

73

 

 

BIOS, updating

103

 

Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW

SuperMulti DL Drive

66

Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive 66

Bluetooth device 13, 19 Bluetooth label 12 boot options 101

boot order

101

 

button sound

101

 

buttons

 

 

 

 

power

 

4

 

 

TouchPad

2

 

TouchPad off indicator

28

TouchPad right/left 28

 

C

 

 

 

 

cables

 

 

 

 

LAN

27

 

 

modem

23

 

security

96

 

USB

84

 

 

calibrating battery 57

 

caps lock light, identifying

3

Card Reader Power Saving

101

CD

 

 

 

 

burning

72

 

copying

71

 

playing

68

 

removing

73

 

CD drive

 

78

 

 

Certificate of Authenticity label 12 changing the language of Setup

Utility

98

 

 

 

 

charging batteries

55,

57

checking audio functions

40

compartments

 

 

 

memory module

8

 

 

components

 

 

 

 

additional hardware

11

bottom

8

 

 

 

display

9

 

 

 

left-side

7

 

 

 

right-side 6

 

 

 

top

2

 

 

 

 

connecting to a WLAN

18

connection, external power

51

connector, power

6

 

 

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Contents Page Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives Adding or replacing a memory module Security 112 Features Identifying hardwareTouchPad ComponentsTop components Lights Panel System and Security Power Options Button and speakersKeys Esc keyRight-side components Left-side components Bottom components Wireless antennas Display componentsPage Additional hardware components Labels Wireless, local area network, and modem Using wireless devicesUsing the wireless action key Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless controls Using HP Wireless Assistant Using operating system controlsUsing a Wlan Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityUse wireless encryption Work behind a firewallConnecting to a Wlan Roaming to another networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSTroubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WlanCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to a preferred networkNetwork icon is not displayed Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weakUsing the modem select models only Connecting a modem cableViewing the current location selection Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapterSelecting a location setting Adding new locations when traveling Select Start Devices and PrintersCheck for pulse or tone dialing Solving travel connection problemsCheck the telephone line type Set the modem to ignore dial tonesConnecting to a local area network Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialingUsing the TouchPad Pointing devices and keyboardUsing TouchPad gestures Turning the TouchPad on and offScrolling PinchingSetting pointing device preferences RotatingUsing the keyboard Function Action key or hotkeyPress f7 to stop the audio playback of a CD, a DVD, or a BD Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia features MultimediaIdentifying your multimedia components MultimediaAdjusting the volume Using the media activity functions Using the media activity action keysInstalling multimedia software from a disc Using CyberLink PowerDVD softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Multimedia softwareAudio Connecting external audio devicesSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Checking your audio functionsVideo Connecting an Hdmi device select models only Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Optical driveWebcam tips Adjusting webcam propertiesWebcam select models only Page Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Initiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting HibernationViewing the current power plan Using the battery meterUsing power plans Selecting a different power planSetting password protection on wakeup Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Testing an AC adapter Using Battery Check Using battery powerFinding battery information in Help and Support Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the batteryCharging a battery Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Resolving a low battery levelDisable Hibernation and Sleep Calibrating a batteryFully charge the battery Click Save changes Discharge the battery Fully recharge the batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Disposing of a used battery Replacing the batterySwitching between graphics modes select models only Shutting down the computer Click Shut downDrives Handling drivesIdentifying the installed optical drive Select Start ComputerUsing optical discs DVD±RW/RCD-RW discs Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDsCD-R discs DVD±R discsBlu-ray Disc BD Playing a CD, DVD, or BDLightScribe DVD+R discs Page Select Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Configuring AutoPlayChanging DVD region settings Copying a CD, DVD, or BD Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suites Power2GoObserving the copyright warning Creating or burning a CD or DVD Troubleshooting drive and device driver problems Removing a CD, DVD, or BDDisc does not play automatically Click Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay SettingsSelect Advanced Settings Monitor tab DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyDVD movie is not visible on an external display Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Using external drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Replacing the hard drive Page Page Page External devices and external media cards Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB device Using Digital Media Slot cards Inserting a digital cardRemoving a digital card Adding or replacing a memory module Page Page Security Protecting the computerSetting passwords in Setup Utility Using passwordsSetting passwords in Windows Administrator password Managing an administrator passwordPower-on password Managing a power-on passwordUsing antivirus software Using firewall softwareInstalling critical security updates Installing an optional security cableSetup Utility Bios Starting Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityChanging the language of Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup Utility Displaying system informationMain menu Setup Utility menusExiting Setup Utility Security menuSystem Configuration menu Diagnostics menuSoftware updates Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Updating programs and drivers Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs Backing up your information Using Windows Backup and Restore Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and RestoreCreate a system restore point Using system restore pointsWhen to create restore points Restore to a previous date and timeSelect Start All Programs Recovery Manager Recovery Manager Performing a recoveryRecovering from the recovery discs Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager windowSymbols/Numerics IndexDVD Ssid Wireless Assistant
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