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HP CQ36-108TX, CQ35-304TU manual Multimedia features, Component, Description, Environmental Notices

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Component		Description

(1)	Webcam light	Turns on when video software accesses the webcam.

(2)	Webcam	Records audio and video and captures still photographs.

(3)	Internal microphone	Records sound.

(4)	Speakers (2)	Produce sound.

(5)	Audio-out (headphone) jack	Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
		speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio.
		WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury, adjust the
		volume before putting on headphones, earbuds, or a headset. For
		additional safety information, refer to the Regulatory, Safety and
		Environmental Notices.
		NOTE: When a device is connected to the headphone jack, the
		computer speakers are disabled.

(6)	Audio-in (microphone) jack	Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
		microphone, or monaural microphone.

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HP CQ36-108TX, CQ35-304TU, CQ36-109TX, CQ36-106TX manual Multimedia features, Component, Description, Environmental Notices

Contents

User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice iv Safety warning notice 2 Wireless and local area network Table of contents1 Notebook tour 4 Multimedia 3 Pointing devices and keyboard5 Power management 7 External devices 6 Drives8 External media cards Appendix A Setup Utility9 Memory modules 10 SecurityIndex Appendix B Software updatesIdentifying the hardware 1 Notebook tourTop components TouchPadComponent LightsDescription ComponentIdentifying the hardware Buttons and fingerprint reader select models onlyComponent Description4 Chapter 1 Notebook tour Panel System and Security Power OptionsComponent DescriptionKeys Front componentsComponent DescriptionComponent Right-side componentsDescription ComponentComponent Left-side componentsDescription Component8 Chapter 1 Notebook tour Bottom componentsComponent DescriptionDisplay components Wireless antennasInternal display switch the power is onAdditional 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 the wireless button Using the wireless controlsUsing Wireless Assistant software select models only 3. Click Properties Using operating system controlsSetting up a WLAN Using a WLANProtecting your WLAN Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security Connecting to a WLANUse wireless encryption Work behind a firewallRoaming 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 only13. Reconnect external power 14. Reconnect external devices 12. Replace the battery22 Chapter 2 Wireless and local area network 15. Turn on the computerRemoving a SIM 24 Chapter 2 Wireless and local area network 11. Replace the battery 12. Reconnect external power13. Reconnect external devices 14. Turn on the computer Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyCannot connect to a WLAN Troubleshooting wireless connection problems1. Select Start Control Panel System and Security 2. In the System area, click Device ManagerNetwork icon is not displayed Cannot connect to a preferred WLAN networkCurrent WLAN network security codes are unavailable 2. Click Manage wireless networks in the left panel Cannot connect to the wireless routerWLAN connection is very weak 2. Click Manage wireless networks in the left panelConnecting to a local area network LAN Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad 3 Pointing devices and keyboardPinching select models only Rotating select models onlyUsing hotkeys Hotkey FunctionDescription fn+escHotkey FunctionDescription fn+f5Using keypads Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Using the embedded numeric keypadUsing an optional external numeric keypad Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardSwitching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad 4 Multimedia Multimedia featuresIdentifying your multimedia components Component Multimedia featuresDescription Environmental NoticesAdjusting the volume Using the media activity hotkeys Using the media activity functionsb. Click Customize notification icons Installing multimedia software from a disc Using multimedia softwareMultimedia software 1. Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Connecting external audio devicesAudio Checking your audio functions44 Chapter 4 Multimedia Connecting an HDMI device Connecting an external monitor or projectorVideo 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 tab2. Select Advanced Settings Monitor tab 1. Select Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settingsA disc does not play automatically A movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyA DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or picture A device driver must be reinstalledObtaining the latest HP device drivers 2. Click Check for Updates 1. Click Start All Programs Windows UpdateObtaining the latest Windows device drivers Setting power options 5 Power managementUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using the battery meter2. Click Customize notification icons Setting password protection on wakeup Using power plansViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power planConnecting the AC adapter Using external AC powerTesting an AC adapter Using battery powerUsing Battery Check Finding battery information in Help and SupportDisplaying the remaining battery charge Identifying batteriesInserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery levelStep 1 Fully charge the battery Calibrating a batteryResolving a low battery level when external power is available Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is availableStep 3 Discharge the battery Step 2 Disable Hibernation and Sleep4. Change the Turn off the display settings to Never 5. Click Change advanced power settingsStep 4 Fully recharge the battery Conserving battery powerStep 5 Reenable Hibernation and Sleep 4. Click Change advanced power settingsDisposing of a used battery Storing a batteryReplacing the battery Shutting down the computer3. Click Shut down 6 Drives Identifying installed drivesHandling drives Identifying the installed optical drive Using an optical driveSelect Start Computer Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs Using optical discsCD-RW discs CD-R discsDVD±R discs DVD±RW discsPlaying a CD, DVD, or BD Configuring AutoPlay1. Select Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Observing the copyright warning Changing DVD region settingsCopying a CD or DVD 1. Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suites Power2GoCreating burning a CD or DVD Improving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterRemoving an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Using Disk Cleanup Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive ProtectionIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status 2. Click Defragment diskReplacing the hard drive Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software2. On the Icon in System Tray row, click Show 6. Remove the battery from the computer 4. Unplug the power cord from the AC outletTo remove the hard drive 1. Save your work 2. Shut down the computer and close the display11. Lift the hard drive 3 out of the hard drive bay To install a hard drive1. Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay Replacing the hard drive80 Chapter 6 Drives 5. Close the cover 6. Tighten the 3 hard drive cover screwsConnecting a USB device Using a USB device7 External devices Removing a USB device2. Click the name of the device in the list To remove a USB deviceNOTE You are prompted that it is safe to remove the hardware device 3. Remove the deviceConnecting an eSATA device Using an eSATA deviceRemoving an eSATA device 84 Chapter 8 External media cards 8 External media cardsInserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cardsRemoving a digital card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCardsInserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards 90 Chapter 9 Memory modules 9 Memory modulesAdding or replacing memory modules 9. Remove the memory module from the expansion memory slot 8. Lift the memory module compartment cover 2 away from the computer92 Chapter 9 Memory modules 12. Close the cover 10. Insert a memory module in the expansion memory slot13. Tighten the 3 memory module compartment cover screws Adding or replacing memory modulesUpgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot 10. Insert a memory module in the primary memory module slot 9. Remove the memory module from the primary memory slotAdding or replacing memory modules 12. Close the cover 14. Replace the battery13. Tighten the 3 memory module compartment cover screws 16. Turn on the computer10 Security Protecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Using passwordsAdministrator password Setting passwords in Setup UtilityManaging an administrator password Power-on passwordEntering 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 Changing the language of Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Exiting Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information After either choice, the computer restarts in Windows Using Setup UtilitySystem Configuration menu Setup Utility MenusMain menu Security menuSelect Diagnostics menuTo do this SelectB Software updates Determining the BIOS version Updating the BIOSDownloading a BIOS update 118 Appendix B Software updates 5. Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions1. Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start Computer Updating programs and drivers Index Symbols/NumericsPage Page Page identifying 8 wireless network WLAN wireless light, identifying 2 wireless module compartmentconnecting 18 corporate WLAN connection WLAN device 11, 14 WLAN label 11 writable media 54 WWAN device

Environmental Notices.