Pointing devices and keyboard | HP CQ32 instruction

Cannot connect to a preferred wireless network	23
Network icon is not displayed	23
Current network security codes are unavailable	23
WLAN connection is very weak	24
Cannot connect to the wireless router	24
Connecting to a local area network	25
3 Pointing devices and keyboard	26
Using pointing devices	26
Setting pointing device preferences	26
Using the TouchPad	26
Turning the TouchPad on and off	26
Navigating	26
Selecting	27
Using TouchPad gestures	28
Scrolling	28
Pinching/Zooming	28
Rotating	29
Connecting an external mouse	29
Using the keyboard	30
Using the action keys	30
Using the hotkeys	31
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	33
4 Multimedia	34
Multimedia features	34
Identifying your multimedia components	35
Adjusting the volume	36
Using the media activity action keys	37
Multimedia software	38
Using CyberLink PowerDVD software	38
Using other preinstalled multimedia software	38
Installing multimedia software from a disc	38
Audio	39
Connecting external audio devices	39
Checking your audio functions	39
Video	40
Connecting an external monitor or projector	40
Connecting an HDMI device (select models only)	41
Configuring audio for HDMI (select models only)	42
Optical drive	43
Identifying the installed optical drive	43
Using optical discs	44

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HP CQ32 manual Pointing devices and keyboard

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 hardware Components Top componentsTouchPad Lights Button and speakers Keys Fn key Display Front component Right-side components Left-side components Rear component Bottom components Wireless antennas Additional hardware components Labels Using wireless devices Networking Identifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless action key Using HP Wireless Assistant Using operating system controls Using a Wlan Setting up a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security Protecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Roaming to another network Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a Wlan Cannot 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 weak Connecting to a local area network Using the TouchPad Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Pointing devices and keyboard Selecting Using TouchPad gestures Scrolling Connecting an external mouse Rotating Using the keyboard Using the action keys Using the hotkeys Icon Function Hotkey DescriptionPage Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia features Multimedia Identifying your multimedia components Environmental Notices Adjusting the volume Using the media activity action keys Installing multimedia software from a disc Using CyberLink PowerDVD softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Multimedia software Connecting external audio devices AudioChecking your audio functions Connecting an external monitor or projector Video Connecting an Hdmi device select models only Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Identifying the installed optical drive Optical drive Using optical discs DVD±RW/R CD-RW discs Selecting the right discCD-R discs DVD±R discs Playing a CD, DVD, or BD LightScribe DVD+R discsBlu-ray Disc Page Configuring AutoPlay Changing DVD region settings Observing the copyright warning Copying a CD or DVD Creating burning a CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Webcam select models only Webcam tips Adjusting webcam properties Troubleshooting Computer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not play Disc does not play automatically Movie stops, skips, or plays erratically Movie is not visible on an external display Remove any discs from the optical drive Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Initiating and exiting Sleep Using 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 adapter Using battery power Testing an AC adapter Using Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery chargeFinding battery information in Help and Support Inserting or removing the battery Charging 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 battery Fully recharge the battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Reenable Hibernation and Sleep Disposing 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 card Removing a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Using passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup Utility Administrator password Power-on password Managing a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Setup Utility Bios Starting Setup Utility Using Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup Utility Displaying system information Main menu Setup Utility menusExiting Setup Utility Security menu System Configuration menu Diagnostics menu Software updates Updating the Bios Determining the Bios version Downloading 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 time Performing a recovery Recovering from the recovery discs Symbols/Numerics Index DVD Hdmi