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HP CQ35-320TX, CQ35-304TU manual Notebook tour, Identifying the hardware, Top components, TouchPad

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Identifying the hardware

Components included with the computer may vary by region and model. The illustrations in this chapter identify the standard features on most computer models.

To see a list of hardware installed in the computer:

1.Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security.

2.In the System area, click Device Manager.

You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.

Top components

TouchPad

Component		Description

(1)	TouchPad on/off button	Enables/disables the TouchPad.

(2)	TouchPad*	Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.

(3)	Left TouchPad button*	Functions like the left button on an external mouse.

(4)	TouchPad light	● White: TouchPad is enabled.
		● Amber: TouchPad is disabled.

Identifying the hardware

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HP CQ35-320TX Notebook tour, Identifying the hardware, Top components, TouchPad, In the System area, click Device Manager

Contents

User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice iv Safety warning notice 1 Notebook tour Table of contents2 Wireless and local area network 4 Multimedia 3 Pointing devices and keyboard5 Power management 7 External devices 6 Drives10 Security Appendix A Setup Utility8 External media cards 9 Memory modulesIndex Appendix B Software updatesTouchPad 1 Notebook tourIdentifying the hardware Top componentsComponent LightsComponent DescriptionDescription Buttons and fingerprint reader select models onlyIdentifying the hardware ComponentDescription Panel System and Security Power Options4 Chapter 1 Notebook tour ComponentDescription Front componentsKeys ComponentComponent Right-side componentsComponent DescriptionComponent Left-side componentsComponent DescriptionDescription Bottom components8 Chapter 1 Notebook tour Componentthe power is on Wireless antennasDisplay components Internal display switchAdditional hardware components Identifying the labels 12 Chapter 1 Notebook tour 2 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 3. Click Properties Using operating system controlsProtecting your WLAN Using a WLANSetting up a WLAN Work behind a firewall Connecting to a WLANUse a wireless transmitter with built-in security Use wireless encryptionRoaming to another network Inserting a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only8. Remove the cover from the computer Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only15. Turn on the computer 12. Replace the battery13. Reconnect external power 14. Reconnect external devices 22 Chapter 2 Wireless and local area networkRemoving a SIM 13. Reconnect external devices 14. Turn on the computer 11. Replace the battery 12. Reconnect external power24 Chapter 2 Wireless and local area network Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only2. In the System area, click Device Manager Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsCannot connect to a WLAN 1. Select Start Control Panel System and SecurityCurrent WLAN network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to a preferred WLAN networkNetwork icon is not displayed 2. Click Manage wireless networks in the left panel Cannot connect to the wireless router2. Click Manage wireless networks in the left panel WLAN connection is very weakConnecting to a local area network LAN 3 Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPadPinching select models only Rotating select models onlyUsing hotkeys fn+esc FunctionHotkey Descriptionfn+f5 FunctionHotkey DescriptionUsing keypads Enabling 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 features4 Multimedia Environmental Notices Multimedia featuresComponent DescriptionAdjusting the volume b. Click Customize notification icons Using the media activity functionsUsing the media activity hotkeys Multimedia software Using multimedia softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Checking your audio functions Connecting external audio devices1. Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Audio44 Chapter 4 Multimedia Video Connecting an external monitor or projectorConnecting an HDMI device Configuring audio for HDMI select models only Webcam Adjusting webcam propertiesThe disc tray does not open for removal of a disc TroubleshootingThe computer does not detect the optical drive A disc does not play 2. Select Advanced settings Monitor tabA movie stops, skips, or plays erratically 1. Select Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings2. Select Advanced Settings Monitor tab A disc does not play automaticallyObtaining the latest HP device drivers A device driver must be reinstalledA DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or picture Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers 1. Click Start All Programs Windows Update2. Click Check for Updates Initiating and exiting Sleep 5 Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving states2. Click Customize notification icons Using the battery meterInitiating and exiting Hibernation Selecting a different power plan Using power plansSetting password protection on wakeup Viewing the current power planConnecting the AC adapter Using external AC powerTesting an AC adapter Using battery powerIdentifying batteries Finding battery information in Help and SupportUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery chargeInserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Resolving a low battery level Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available Calibrating a batteryStep 1 Fully charge the battery Resolving a low battery level when external power is available5. Click Change advanced power settings Step 2 Disable Hibernation and SleepStep 3 Discharge the battery 4. Change the Turn off the display settings to Never4. Click Change advanced power settings Conserving battery powerStep 4 Fully recharge the battery Step 5 Reenable Hibernation and SleepShutting down the computer Storing a batteryDisposing of a used battery Replacing the battery3. Click Shut down Handling drives Identifying installed drives6 Drives Select Start Computer Using an optical driveIdentifying the installed optical drive Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs Using optical discsDVD±RW discs CD-R discsCD-RW discs DVD±R discs1. Select Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Configuring AutoPlayPlaying a CD, DVD, or BD Observing the copyright warning Changing DVD region settingsCreating burning a CD or DVD 1. Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suites Power2GoCopying a CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Using Disk DefragmenterImproving hard drive performance 2. Click Defragment disk Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive ProtectionUsing Disk Cleanup Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status2. On the Icon in System Tray row, click Show Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection softwareReplacing the hard drive 2. Shut down the computer and close the display 4. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet6. Remove the battery from the computer To remove the hard drive 1. Save your workReplacing the hard drive To install a hard drive11. Lift the hard drive 3 out of the hard drive bay 1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay80 Chapter 6 Drives 5. Close the cover 6. Tighten the 3 hard drive cover screwsRemoving a USB device Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device 7 External devices3. Remove the device To remove a USB device2. Click the name of the device in the list NOTE You are prompted that it is safe to remove the hardware deviceRemoving an eSATA device Using an eSATA deviceConnecting an eSATA device 84 Chapter 8 External media cards 8 External media cardsInserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cardsRemoving a digital card Inserting an ExpressCard Using ExpressCardsConfiguring an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards 90 Chapter 9 Memory modules 9 Memory modulesAdding or replacing memory modules 92 Chapter 9 Memory modules 8. Lift the memory module compartment cover 2 away from the computer9. Remove the memory module from the expansion memory slot Adding or replacing memory modules 10. Insert a memory module in the expansion memory slot12. Close the cover 13. Tighten the 3 memory module compartment cover screwsUpgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot Adding or replacing memory modules 9. Remove the memory module from the primary memory slot10. Insert a memory module in the primary memory module slot 16. Turn on the computer 14. Replace the battery12. Close the cover 13. Tighten the 3 memory module compartment cover screws10 Security Protecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Using passwordsAdministrator password Setting passwords in Setup UtilityEntering an administrator password Power-on passwordManaging an administrator password Entering a power-on password Managing a power-on passwordUsing 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 A 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 After either choice, the computer restarts in Windows Using Setup UtilitySecurity menu Setup Utility MenusSystem Configuration menu Main menuSelect Diagnostics menuSelect To do thisB Software updates Downloading a BIOS update Updating the BIOSDetermining the BIOS version 1. Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start Computer 5. Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions118 Appendix B Software updates Updating programs and drivers Index Symbols/NumericsPage Page Page WLAN device 11, 14 WLAN label 11 writable media 54 WWAN device wireless light, identifying 2 wireless module compartmentidentifying 8 wireless network WLAN connecting 18 corporate WLAN connection