HP CQ36-108TX, CQ35-304TU, CQ36-109TX, CQ36-106TX, CQ36-104TX, CQ35-406TX manual Left-side components

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Component		Description

(6)	RJ-45 (network) jack	Connects a network cable.

(7)	External monitor port	Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

(8)	Vent	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.

(9)	Security cable slot	Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
		NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but
		it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.

Left-side components

Component		Description

(1)	Power connector	Connects an AC adapter.

(2)	AC adapter light	● On: The computer is connected to external power.
		● Off: The computer is not connected to external power.

(3)	USB ports (2)	Connect optional USB devices.

(4)	Optical drive	Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical
		discs.

(5)	Optical drive light	Blinking: The drive is being accessed.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives External media cards 120 TouchPad Identifying the hardwareTop components Lights Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Panel System and Security Power Options Keys Front componentsRight-side components Left-side components Bottom components Display components Wireless antennasAdditional hardware components Identifying the labels Page Wireless and local area network Identifying wireless and network status icons Using wireless devicesUsing Wireless Assistant software select models only Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless button Using operating system controls Protecting your Wlan Using a WlanSetting up a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security Connecting to a WlanRoaming to another network Inserting a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyPage Page Removing a SIM Page Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyCannot connect to a Wlan Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsCurrent Wlan network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to a preferred Wlan networkNetwork icon is not displayed Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless routerConnecting to a local area network LAN Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad Pointing devices and keyboardPinching select models only Rotating select models onlyUsing hotkeys Function Hotkey Description Fn+f5 Fn+f9 Using keypadsEnabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Using the embedded numeric keypadSwitching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardUsing an optional external numeric keypad Identifying your multimedia components Multimedia featuresMultimedia Multimedia features Adjusting the volume Using the media activity hotkeys Using the media activity functionsMultimedia software Using multimedia softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Checking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesAudio Page Video Connecting an external monitor or projectorConnecting an Hdmi device Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Webcam Adjusting webcam propertiesDisc tray does not open for removal of a disc TroubleshootingComputer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not play Movie is not visible on an external display Disc does not play automaticallyMovie stops, skips, or plays erratically Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Setting 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 planConnecting the AC adapter Using external AC powerTesting an AC adapter Using battery powerUsing Battery Check Finding battery information in Help and SupportDisplaying the remaining battery charge Identifying batteriesInserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery levelFully charge the battery Calibrating a batteryDischarge the battery Disable Hibernation and SleepReenable Hibernation and Sleep Conserving battery powerFully recharge the battery Disposing of a used battery Storing a batteryReplacing the battery Shutting down the computerClick Shut down Handling drives Identifying installed drivesDrives Identifying the installed optical drive Using an optical driveSelecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs Using optical discsCD-RW discs CD-R discsDVD±R discs DVD±RW discsPlaying a CD, DVD, or BD Configuring AutoPlayObserving the copyright warning Changing DVD region settingsCreating burning a CD or DVD Copying a CD or DVDRemoving an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Using Disk DefragmenterImproving hard drive performance Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive ProtectionUsing Disk Cleanup Replacing the hard drive Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection softwarePage Page Close the cover Tighten the 3 hard drive cover screws Drives Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB devicePage Removing an eSATA device Using an eSATA deviceConnecting an eSATA device External media cards Inserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cardsRemoving a digital card Inserting an ExpressCard Using ExpressCardsConfiguring an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards Memory modules Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot Page Page Security Protecting the computer Computer risk Security featureSetting passwords in Windows Using passwordsAdministrator password Setting passwords in Setup UtilityManaging an administrator password Power-on passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Using the fingerprint reader select models only Installing an optional security cableRegistering fingerprints Locating the fingerprint readerUsing your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Setup Utility Starting Setup Utility Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityChanging the language of Setup Utility Displaying system information Restoring default settings in Setup UtilityExiting Setup Utility Page System Configuration menu Setup Utility MenusMain menu Security menuPrimary Hard Disk Self Test Diagnostics menuSoftware updates Downloading a Bios update Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Page Updating programs and drivers Index Symbols/NumericsDVD SIM SIM

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