HP CQ41-209TX, CQ41-205TX, CQ41-204TX, CQ41-206TX, CQ41-207TX, CQ41-224TX, CQ41-223TX, CQ41-213TU manual

Page Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Multimedia Drives External devices and external media cards 117 Identifying hardware FeaturesComponents Top componentsTouchPad Components LightsFeatures Buttons and speakers Panel System and Security Power OptionsFn key KeysDisplay Rear component Front componentsRight-side components Left-side components Bottom components Wireless antennas Additional hardware components Labels Using wireless devices Wireless, local area network, and modemIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless button Using operating system controls Using HP Wireless AssistantSetting up a Wlan Using a WlanUse wireless encryption Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityProtecting your Wlan Work behind a firewallRoaming to another network Connecting to a WlanBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyCannot connect to a Wlan Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsCannot connect to a preferred network Network icon is not displayedCurrent network security codes are unavailable Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless routerConnecting a modem cable Using the modem select models onlyConnecting a country-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location settingViewing the current location selection Select Start Devices and Printers Adding new locations when travelingCheck the telephone line type Solving travel connection problemsCheck for pulse or tone dialing Set the modem to ignore dial tonesClear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing Connecting to a local area networkPointing devices and keyboard Using the TouchPadConnecting an external mouse Setting TouchPad preferencesFunction Hotkey Using keyboard hotkeysOpening Help and Support Displaying system informationSwitching the screen image Opening the Print Options windowOpening a Web browser Initiating QuickLock Initiating SleepDecreasing screen brightness Increasing screen brightnessStopping an audio CD or a DVD Playing, pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVDPlaying previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD Playing next track or section of an audio CD or a DVDNum lk key Using keypadsUsing an optional external numeric keypad Using the embedded numeric keypadSwitching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypadCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia Multimedia featuresEnvironmental Notices Identifying your multimedia componentsClick Customize notification icons Adjusting the volumeUsing the media activity hotkeys Using other preinstalled multimedia software Using DVD Play softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Multimedia softwareSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Connecting external audio devicesAudio Checking your audio functionsVideo Connecting an external monitor or projectorConnecting an Hdmi device Configuring audio for Hdmi Webcam tips Webcam select models onlyAdjusting webcam properties Troubleshooting Computer does not detect the optical drive Select Advanced Settings Monitor tab Disc does not playDisc does not play automatically DVD movie is not visible on an external display DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyRemove any discs from the optical drive Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Obtaining the latest HP device driversSetting power options Power managementUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using the battery meterSetting password protection on wakeup Using power plansViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planUsing external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Testing an AC adapter Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check Inserting or removing the battery Displaying the remaining battery chargeCharging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Calibrating a battery Fully charge the batteryDisable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the battery Fully recharge the batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Storing a battery Conserving battery powerDisposing of a used battery Replacing the batteryClick Shut down Shutting down the computerHandling drives DrivesIdentifying the installed optical drive Optical driveSelect Start Computer DVD±RW/R Using optical discsCD-R discs Selecting the right discCD-RW discs DVD±R discsPlaying a CD, DVD, or BD LightScribe DVD+R discsBlu-ray Disc Configuring AutoPlay Changing DVD region settingsSelect Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suite Power2Go Observing the copyright warningCopying a CD or DVD Creating burning a CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Removing the optical drive Using external drives Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Replacing the hard drive Page Page Tighten the hard drive cover screws Replacing the hard drive Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices and external media cards Removing a USB device Inserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cardsRemoving a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Protecting the computer SecuritySetting passwords in Windows Using passwordsAdministrator password Setting passwords in Setup UtilityEntering an administrator password Power-on passwordUsing firewall software Using antivirus softwareInstalling an optional security cable Installing critical security updatesStarting Setup Utility Setup Utility BiosUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup Utility Setup Utility menusMain menu Security menuDiagnostics menu System Configuration menuSoftware updates Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Updating programs and drivers Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs Backing up your information Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and Restore Using Windows Backup and RestoreWhen to create restore points Using system restore pointsCreate a system restore point Restore to a previous date and timeRecovering from the recovery discs Performing a recoverySelect Start All Programs Recovery Manager Recovery Manager Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager windowIndex Symbols/NumericsJacks Ssid Page Wlan label 14 Wlan module 11 writable media Index