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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.

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Contents

User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice iv Safety warning notice Table of contents 2 Wireless and local area network1 Notebook tour 3 Pointing devices and keyboard 4 Multimedia5 Power management 6 Drives 7 External devicesAppendix A Setup Utility 8 External media cards9 Memory modules 10 SecurityAppendix B Software updates Index1 Notebook tour Identifying the hardwareTop components TouchPadLights ComponentDescription ComponentButtons and fingerprint reader select models only Identifying the hardwareComponent DescriptionPanel System and Security Power Options 4 Chapter 1 Notebook tourComponent DescriptionFront components KeysComponent DescriptionRight-side components ComponentDescription ComponentLeft-side components ComponentDescription ComponentBottom components 8 Chapter 1 Notebook tourComponent DescriptionWireless antennas Display componentsInternal display switch the power is onAdditional hardware components Identifying the labels 12 Chapter 1 Notebook tour 2 Wireless and local area network Using wireless devices Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing Wireless Assistant software select models only Using operating system controls 3. Click PropertiesUsing a WLAN Setting up a WLANProtecting your WLAN Connecting to a WLAN Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityUse wireless encryption Work behind a firewallRoaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIMUsing HP Mobile Broadband select models only 8. Remove the cover from the computer12. Replace the battery 13. Reconnect external power 14. Reconnect external devices22 Chapter 2 Wireless and local area network 15. Turn on the computerRemoving a SIM 11. Replace the battery 12. Reconnect external power 24 Chapter 2 Wireless and local area network13. Reconnect external devices 14. Turn on the computer Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSTroubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a WLAN1. Select Start Control Panel System and Security 2. In the System area, click Device ManagerCannot connect to a preferred WLAN network Network icon is not displayedCurrent WLAN network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router 2. Click Manage wireless networks in the left panelWLAN connection is very weak 2. Click Manage wireless networks in the left panelConnecting to a local area network LAN Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad 3 Pointing devices and keyboardRotating select models only Pinching select models onlyUsing hotkeys Function HotkeyDescription fn+escFunction HotkeyDescription fn+f5Using keypads Using the embedded numeric keypad Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypadCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Using an optional external numeric keypadSwitching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Multimedia features 4 MultimediaIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia features ComponentDescription Environmental NoticesAdjusting the volume Using the media activity functions Using the media activity hotkeysb. Click Customize notification icons Using multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a discMultimedia software Connecting external audio devices 1. Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound RecorderAudio Checking your audio functions44 Chapter 4 Multimedia Connecting an external monitor or projector Connecting an HDMI deviceVideo Configuring audio for HDMI select models only Adjusting webcam properties WebcamTroubleshooting The disc tray does not open for removal of a discThe computer does not detect the optical drive 2. Select Advanced settings Monitor tab A disc does not play1. Select Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings 2. Select Advanced Settings Monitor tabA disc does not play automatically A movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyA device driver must be reinstalled A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or pictureObtaining the latest HP device drivers 1. Click Start All Programs Windows Update 2. Click Check for UpdatesObtaining the latest Windows device drivers 5 Power management Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepUsing the battery meter Initiating and exiting Hibernation2. Click Customize notification icons Using power plans Setting password protection on wakeupViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planUsing external AC power Connecting the AC adapterUsing battery power Testing an AC adapterFinding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Identifying batteriesInserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery levelCalibrating a battery Step 1 Fully charge the batteryResolving a low battery level when external power is available Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is availableStep 2 Disable Hibernation and Sleep Step 3 Discharge the battery4. Change the Turn off the display settings to Never 5. Click Change advanced power settingsConserving battery power Step 4 Fully recharge the batteryStep 5 Reenable Hibernation and Sleep 4. Click Change advanced power settingsStoring a battery Disposing of a used batteryReplacing the battery Shutting down the computer3. Click Shut down Identifying installed drives 6 DrivesHandling drives Using an optical drive Identifying the installed optical driveSelect Start Computer Using optical discs Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDsCD-R discs CD-RW discsDVD±R discs DVD±RW discsConfiguring AutoPlay Playing a CD, DVD, or BD1. Select Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Changing DVD region settings Observing the copyright warning1. Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suites Power2Go Copying a CD or DVDCreating 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 2. Click Defragment diskUsing HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Replacing the hard drive2. On the Icon in System Tray row, click Show 4. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet 6. Remove the battery from the computerTo remove the hard drive 1. Save your work 2. Shut down the computer and close the displayTo install a hard drive 11. Lift the hard drive 3 out of the hard drive bay1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay Replacing the hard drive5. Close the cover 6. Tighten the 3 hard drive cover screws 80 Chapter 6 DrivesUsing a USB device Connecting a USB device7 External devices Removing a USB deviceTo remove a USB device 2. Click the name of the device in the listNOTE You are prompted that it is safe to remove the hardware device 3. Remove the deviceUsing an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA deviceRemoving an eSATA device 8 External media cards 84 Chapter 8 External media cardsUsing Digital Media Slot cards Inserting a digital cardRemoving a digital card Using ExpressCards Configuring an ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards 9 Memory modules 90 Chapter 9 Memory modulesAdding or replacing memory modules 8. Lift the memory module compartment cover 2 away from the computer 9. Remove the memory module from the expansion memory slot92 Chapter 9 Memory modules 10. Insert a memory module in the expansion memory slot 12. Close the cover13. Tighten the 3 memory module compartment cover screws Adding or replacing memory modulesUpgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot 9. Remove the memory module from the primary memory slot 10. Insert a memory module in the primary memory module slotAdding or replacing memory modules 14. Replace the battery 12. Close the cover13. Tighten the 3 memory module compartment cover screws 16. Turn on the computer10 Security Protecting the computer Using passwords Setting passwords in WindowsSetting passwords in Setup Utility Administrator passwordPower-on password Managing an administrator passwordEntering an administrator password Managing a power-on password Entering a power-on passwordUsing antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Installing an optional security cable Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyLocating the fingerprint reader Registering fingerprintsUsing your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows A 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 Using Setup Utility After either choice, the computer restarts in WindowsSetup Utility Menus System Configuration menuMain menu Security menuDiagnostics menu SelectTo do this SelectB Software updates Updating the BIOS Determining the BIOS versionDownloading a BIOS update 5. Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions 118 Appendix B Software updates1. Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start Computer Updating programs and drivers Symbols/Numerics IndexPage Page Page wireless light, identifying 2 wireless module compartment identifying 8 wireless network WLANconnecting 18 corporate WLAN connection WLAN device 11, 14 WLAN label 11 writable media 54 WWAN device