HP CQ32 manual Power management

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Selecting the right disc

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CD-R discs

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CD-RW discs

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DVD±R discs

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DVD±RW discs

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LightScribe DVD+R discs

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Blu-ray Disc

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Playing a CD, DVD, or BD

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Configuring AutoPlay

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Changing DVD region settings

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Observing the copyright warning

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Copying a CD or DVD

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Creating (burning) a CD or DVD

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Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD)

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Webcam (select models only)

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Webcam tips

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Adjusting webcam properties

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Troubleshooting

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The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD

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The computer does not detect the optical drive

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A disc does not play

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A disc does not play automatically

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A movie stops, skips, or plays erratically

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A movie is not visible on an external display

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The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion

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A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or display

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A device driver must be reinstalled

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Obtaining the latest HP device drivers

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Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers

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5 Power management

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Setting power options

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Using power-saving states

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Initiating and exiting Sleep

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Initiating and exiting Hibernation

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Using the battery meter

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Using power plans

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Viewing the current power plan

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Selecting a different power plan

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Customizing power plans

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Setting password protection upon exiting Sleep or Hibernation

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Using external AC power

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Connecting the 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 Identifying hardware FeaturesTop components ComponentsTouchPad Lights Button and speakers Fn key KeysDisplay Front component Right-side components Left-side components Rear component Bottom components Wireless antennas Additional hardware components Labels Networking Using wireless devicesUsing the wireless controls Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless action key Using operating system controls Using HP Wireless AssistantSetting up a Wlan Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityRoaming 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 wireless networkCurrent network security codes are unavailable Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless routerConnecting to a local area network Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPadSelecting Scrolling Using TouchPad gesturesRotating Connecting an external mouseUsing the action keys Using the keyboardIcon Function Hotkey Description Using the hotkeysPage Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia Multimedia featuresEnvironmental Notices Identifying your multimedia componentsAdjusting the volume Using the media activity action keys Multimedia software Using CyberLink PowerDVD softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a discAudio Connecting external audio devicesChecking your audio functions Video Connecting an external monitor or projectorConnecting an Hdmi device select models only Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Optical drive Identifying the installed optical driveDVD±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 Page Changing DVD region settings Configuring AutoPlayCopying a CD or DVD Observing the copyright warningCreating burning a CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Webcam tips Webcam select models onlyAdjusting webcam properties Troubleshooting Computer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not play automatically Disc does not playMovie is not visible on an external display 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 statesUsing power plans Using the battery meterInitiating and exiting Hibernation Selecting a different power plan Viewing the current power planCustomizing power plans Connecting the AC adapter Using external AC powerTesting an AC adapter Using battery powerInserting or removing the battery Displaying the remaining battery chargeFinding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery CheckCharging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Calibrating a batteryFully charge the battery Discharge the battery Disable Hibernation and SleepReenable Hibernation and Sleep Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Fully recharge the batteryReplacing the battery Disposing of a used batteryShutting down the computer Page Drives Identifying installed drivesHandling drives Using external drives Page Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterImproving hard drive performance Replacing the hard drive Page Page Page 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 Security Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Setup Utility Setting passwords in WindowsPower-on password Administrator passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility BiosChanging the language of Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Displaying system information Restoring default settings in Setup UtilitySecurity 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 Using Windows Backup and Restore Restore to a previous date and time Using system restore pointsWhen to create restore points Create a system restore pointRecovering from the recovery discs Performing a recoveryIndex Symbols/NumericsDVD Hdmi
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