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HP CQ36-106TX, CQ35-304TU, CQ36-108TX manual Using external AC power, Connecting the AC adapter

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Using external AC power

Using external AC power

External AC power is supplied through one of the following devices:

WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC adapter provided with the computer, a replacement AC adapter provided by HP, or a compatible AC adapter purchased from HP.

●Approved AC adapter

●Optional docking device or expansion product

Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following conditions:

WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft.

●When you are charging or calibrating a battery

●When you are installing or modifying system software

●When you are writing information to a CD or DVD

When you connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur:

●The battery begins to charge.

●If the computer is turned on, the battery meter icon in the notification area changes appearance. When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur:

●The computer switches to battery power.

●The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life. To increase display brightness, press the fn+f8 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter.

Connecting the AC adapter

WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:

Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

Disconnect power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet (not by unplugging the power cord from the computer).

If provided with a 3-pin attachment plug on the power cord, plug the cord into a grounded (earthed) 3- pin outlet. Do not disable the power cord grounding pin, for example, by attaching a 2-pin adapter. The grounding pin is an important safety feature.

To connect the computer to external AC power:

1.Plug the AC adapter into the power connector (1) on the computer.

2.Plug the power cord into the AC adapter (2).

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HP CQ36-106TX, CQ35-304TU, CQ36-108TX, CQ36-109TX, CQ36-104TX, CQ35-406TX Using external AC power, Connecting the AC adapter

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 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 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 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 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 only2. In the System area, click Device Manager Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsCannot connect to a WLAN 1. Select Start Control Panel System and SecurityNetwork 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 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 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 Environmental Notices Multimedia featuresComponent DescriptionAdjusting 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 Checking your audio functions Connecting external audio devices1. Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Audio44 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 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 automaticallyA 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 Initiating and exiting Sleep 5 Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using the battery meter2. Click Customize notification icons 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 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 discsDVD±RW discs CD-R discsCD-RW discs DVD±R 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 2. Click Defragment disk Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive ProtectionUsing Disk Cleanup Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection statusReplacing the hard drive Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software2. On the Icon in System Tray row, click Show 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 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 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 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 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 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 UtilitySecurity menu Setup Utility MenusSystem Configuration menu Main menuSelect Diagnostics menuSelect To do thisB 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 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