HP CQ41-207TX, CQ41-205TX manual Identifying your multimedia components, Environmental Notices

Page 51

Identifying your multimedia components

Component		Description

(1)	Webcam light (select models only)	Turns on when video software accesses the webcam.

(2)	Webcam (select models only)	Records video and captures still photographs.

(3)	Internal microphone	Records sound.

(4)	Speakers (2)	Produce sound.

(5)	Volume mute hotkey (home)	Mutes and restores speaker sound when pressed in combination
		with the fn key.

(6)	Volume up hotkey (pg up)	Increases speaker sound when pressed in combination with the
		fn key.

(7)	Volume down hotkey (pg dn)	Decreases speaker sound when pressed in combination with the
		fn key.

(8)	Audio-out (headphone) jack	Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
		speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio.
		WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the
		volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For
		additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and
		Environmental Notices.

(9)	Audio-in (microphone) jack	Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
		microphone, or monaural microphone.

Multimedia features 41

Image 51

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 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 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 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 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 informationSwitching the screen image Opening the Print Options windowOpening 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 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 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 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 Replacing the battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Disposing of a used batteryClick Shut down Shutting down the computerHandling drives DrivesIdentifying the installed optical drive Optical driveSelect Start Computer DVD±RW/R Using optical discsDVD±R discs Selecting the right discCD-R discs CD-RW 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 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

Related manuals

Manual 134 pages 28.87 Kb

Manual 8 pages 26.72 Kb