HP CQ41-210TU, CQ41-205TX, CQ41-204TX manual Displaying system information, Opening Help and Support

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To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps:

●Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command.

– or –

●Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same time.

Displaying system information

Press fn+esc to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number.

In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed as the BIOS date. On some computer models, the BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number.

Opening Help and Support

Press fn+f1 to open Help and Support.

In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools:

●Information about your computer, such as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications

●Answers to questions about using your computer

●Tutorials to help you learn to use the computer and Windows features

●Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer

●Checkups for computer functionality

●Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures

●Links to support specialists

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Contents 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 FeaturesTop components 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 modemUsing the wireless controls Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless button Using operating system controls Using HP Wireless AssistantSetting up a Wlan Using a WlanWork behind a firewall Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityUse wireless encryption Protecting your WlanRoaming 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 problemsNetwork icon is not displayed Cannot connect to a preferred networkCurrent network security codes are unavailable Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless routerConnecting a modem cable Using the modem select models onlySelecting a location setting Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapterViewing the current location selection Select Start Devices and Printers Adding new locations when travelingSet the modem to ignore dial tones Solving travel connection problemsCheck the telephone line type Check for pulse or tone dialingClear 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 informationOpening the Print Options window Switching the screen imageOpening a Web browser Increasing screen brightness Initiating SleepInitiating QuickLock Decreasing screen brightnessPlaying next track or section of an audio CD or a DVD Playing, pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVDStopping an audio CD or a DVD Playing previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVDNum lk key Using keypadsEnabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Using the embedded numeric keypadUsing an optional external numeric keypad Switching key functions on 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 Multimedia software Using DVD Play softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a discChecking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder AudioVideo 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 Disc does not play Select Advanced Settings Monitor tabDisc 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 driversInitiating and exiting Sleep Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using the battery meterSelecting a different power plan Using power plansSetting password protection on wakeup Viewing the current power planUsing external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Testing an AC adapter Finding battery information in Help and Support Using battery powerUsing Battery Check Inserting or removing the battery Displaying the remaining battery chargeCharging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Fully charge the battery Calibrating a batteryDisable Hibernation and Sleep Fully recharge the battery Discharge the batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Replacing the battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Disposing of a used batteryClick Shut down Shutting down the computerHandling drives DrivesOptical drive Identifying the installed optical driveSelect Start Computer DVD±RW/R Using optical discsDVD±R discs Selecting the right discCD-R discs CD-RW discsLightScribe DVD+R discs Playing a CD, DVD, or BDBlu-ray Disc Changing DVD region settings Configuring AutoPlaySelect Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Observing the copyright warning Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suite Power2GoCopying 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 Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterImproving hard drive performance Replacing the hard drive Page Page Tighten the hard drive cover screws Replacing the hard drive Connecting a USB device Using 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 BiosChanging the language of Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup Utility Security menu Setup Utility menusExiting Setup Utility Main 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 RestoreRestore to a previous date and time Using system restore pointsWhen to create restore points Create a system restore pointClick System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window Performing a recoveryRecovering from the recovery discs Select Start All Programs Recovery Manager Recovery ManagerIndex Symbols/NumericsJacks Ssid Page Wlan label 14 Wlan module 11 writable media Index

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