HP CQ32 manual Product notice

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© Copyright 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. SD Logo is a trademark of its proprietor. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

First Edition: March 2010

Document Part Number: 610545-001

Product notice

This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer.

To obtain the latest information in the Notebook PC User Guide, go to the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support.

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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 hardwareTouchPad ComponentsTop components 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 NetworkingUsing the wireless action key Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless controls 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 WlanCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to a preferred wireless networkNetwork icon is not displayed 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 softwareChecking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesAudio 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 discsBlu-ray Disc Playing a CD, DVD, or BDLightScribe DVD+R discs 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 SleepInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using the battery meterUsing power plans Customizing power plans Viewing the current power planSelecting a different power plan 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 Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Fully charge the battery Calibrating a batteryResolving a low battery level Disable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the batteryFully recharge the battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Reenable Hibernation and SleepShutting down the computer Disposing of a used batteryReplacing the battery Page Handling drives Identifying installed drivesDrives Using external drives Page Improving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Replacing the hard drive Page Page Page External devices and external media cards Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB device Using Digital Media Slot cards Inserting a digital cardRemoving a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Protecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity 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 UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityChanging the language of 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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