Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only)

NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.

Component

Description

 

 

 

(1)

Speakers (2)

Produce sound.

 

 

 

(2)

Power button*

When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the

 

 

computer.

 

 

When the computer is on, briefly press the button to initiate

 

 

Sleep.

 

 

When the computer is in the Sleep state, briefly press the

 

 

button to exit Sleep.

 

 

When the computer is in Hibernation, briefly press the button

 

 

to exit Hibernation.

 

 

If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown

 

 

procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at

 

 

least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.

 

 

To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control

 

 

Panel > System and Maintenance > Power Options.

 

 

 

(3)

Wireless button

Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a

 

 

wireless connection.

NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order to establish a wireless connection.

*This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Help and Support.

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HP CQ40-117AX, CQ40-152XX, CQ40-200, CQ40-201XX, CQ40-148TU manual Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader select models only

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