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HP CQ35-332TX, CQ35-304TU, CQ36-108TX, CQ36-109TX, CQ36-106TX, CQ36-104TX manual Starting Setup Utility

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Starting Setup Utility

Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when your Windows® operating system is not working.

The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and other preferences.

To start Setup Utility:

▲Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press f10.

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1.Open Setup Utility by turning on or restarting the computer. While the “Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen, press esc.

2.When the Startup Menu is displayed, press f10.

110 Appendix A Setup Utility

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HP CQ35-332TX, CQ35-304TU, CQ36-108TX, CQ36-109TX, CQ36-106TX, CQ36-104TX, CQ35-406TX, CQ35-321TX manual Starting Setup Utility

Contents

User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives External media cards 120 Identifying the hardware Top componentsTouchPad Lights Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Panel System and Security Power Options Front components Keys Right-side components Left-side components Bottom components Wireless antennas Display components Additional hardware components Identifying the labels Page Wireless and local area network Using wireless devices Identifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing Wireless Assistant software select models only Using operating system controls Using a Wlan Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security Roaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIMPage Page Removing a SIM Page 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 Wlan network Network icon is not displayedCurrent Wlan network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weak Connecting to a local area network LAN Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad Pointing devices and keyboard Rotating select models only Pinching select models only Using hotkeys Function Hotkey Description Fn+f5 Using keypads Fn+f9 Using the embedded numeric keypad Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Using an optional external numeric keypadSwitching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Multimedia features MultimediaIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia features Adjusting the volume Using the media activity functions Using the media activity hotkeys Using multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a discMultimedia software Connecting external audio devices AudioChecking your audio functions Page Connecting an external monitor or projector Connecting an Hdmi deviceVideo Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Adjusting webcam properties Webcam Troubleshooting Disc tray does not open for removal of a disc Computer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not play Disc does not play automatically Movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyMovie is not visible on an external display Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Power management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting Sleep Using the battery meter Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using power plans Setting password protection on wakeupViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power plan Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Using battery power Testing an AC adapter Finding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Identifying batteries Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Calibrating a battery Fully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the battery Conserving battery power Fully recharge the batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Storing a battery Disposing of a used batteryReplacing the battery Shutting down the computer Click Shut down Identifying installed drives DrivesHandling drives Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive Using optical discs Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs CD-R discs CD-RW discsDVD±R discs DVD±RW discs Configuring AutoPlay Playing a CD, DVD, or BD Changing DVD region settings Observing the copyright warning Copying a CD or DVD Creating burning a CD or DVD Using Disk Defragmenter Improving hard drive performanceRemoving an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection Using Disk CleanupIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Replacing the hard drivePage Page Close the cover Tighten the 3 hard drive cover screws Drives Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB devicePage Using an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA deviceRemoving an eSATA device External media cards Using Digital Media Slot cards Inserting a digital card Removing a digital card Using ExpressCards Configuring an ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards Memory modules Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot Page Page Security Computer risk Security feature Protecting the computer Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup Utility Administrator password Power-on password Managing an administrator password Managing a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Installing an optional security cable Using the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint reader Registering fingerprints Using your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Setup Utility Starting Setup Utility Using Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Page Setup Utility Menus System Configuration menuMain menu Security menu Diagnostics menu Primary Hard Disk Self Test Software updates Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Symbols/Numerics Index DVD SIM SIM