HP CQ32 manual Right-side components

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Right-side components

Component		Description

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

(2)	Optical drive	Reads and writes to optical discs.

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

(4)	AC adapter/battery charging light	● White: The computer is connected to external power and the
		battery is fully charged.
		● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state.
		● Amber: A battery is charging.
		● Off: The computer is not connected to external power.

(5)	Power connector	Connects an AC adapter.

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Contents Compaq Presario Notebook PC Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives 101 111 Features Identifying hardwareComponents Top componentsTouchPad Lights Button and speakers Keys Fn keyDisplay Front component Right-side components Left-side components Rear component Bottom components Wireless antennas Additional hardware components Labels Using wireless devices NetworkingIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless action key Using HP Wireless Assistant Using operating system controlsUsing a Wlan Setting up a WlanUse a wireless transmitter with built-in security Protecting your WlanConnecting 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 WlanCannot connect to a preferred wireless network Network icon is not displayedCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weakConnecting to a local area network Using the TouchPad Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Pointing devices and keyboardSelecting Using TouchPad gestures ScrollingConnecting an external mouse RotatingUsing the keyboard Using the action keysUsing the hotkeys Icon Function Hotkey DescriptionPage Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia features MultimediaIdentifying your multimedia components Environmental NoticesAdjusting the volume Using the media activity action keys Installing multimedia software from a disc Using CyberLink PowerDVD softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Multimedia softwareConnecting external audio devices AudioChecking your audio functions Connecting an external monitor or projector VideoConnecting an Hdmi device select models only Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Identifying the installed optical drive Optical driveUsing optical discs DVD±RW/RCD-RW discs Selecting the right discCD-R discs DVD±R discsPlaying a CD, DVD, or BD LightScribe DVD+R discsBlu-ray Disc Page Configuring AutoPlay Changing DVD region settingsObserving the copyright warning Copying a CD or DVDCreating burning a CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Webcam select models only Webcam tipsAdjusting webcam properties Troubleshooting Computer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not play Disc does not play automaticallyMovie stops, skips, or plays erratically Movie is not visible on an external displayRemove any discs from the optical drive Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device driversUsing power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Initiating and exiting SleepUsing the battery meter Using power plansInitiating and exiting Hibernation Viewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planCustomizing power plans Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapterUsing battery power Testing an AC adapterUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery chargeFinding battery information in Help and Support Inserting or removing the batteryCharging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Calibrating a battery Resolving a low battery levelFully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the batteryFully recharge the battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Reenable Hibernation and SleepDisposing of a used battery Replacing the batteryShutting down the computer Page Identifying installed drives DrivesHandling drives Using external drives Page Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Replacing the hard drive Page Page Page Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices and external media cards Removing a USB device Using Digital Media Slot cards Inserting a digital cardRemoving a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Using passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup UtilityAdministrator password Power-on passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Setup Utility Bios Starting Setup UtilityUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in 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 Create a system restore point Using system restore pointsWhen to create restore points Restore to a previous date and timePerforming a recovery Recovering from the recovery discsSymbols/Numerics IndexDVD Hdmi

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