Component

Description

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: If the computer has been set up to require a logon

 

 

password, you may be asked to log on to Windows. QuickPlay or

 

 

DVDPlay launches after you log on. Refer to the QuickPlay or

 

 

DVDPlay software Help for more information.

 

 

 

(4)

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.

 

 

 

(5)

Volume mute button

Mutes and restores speaker sound.

 

 

 

(6)

Volume scroll zone

Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease

 

 

volume and to the right to increase volume. You can also tap the

 

 

minus sign on the scroll zone to decrease volume, or tap the plus

 

 

sign on the scroll zone to increase volume.

*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 CQ40-114AX, CQ40-300, CQ40-152XX, CQ40-151XX, CQ40-201XX manual DVDPlay launches after you log on. Refer to the QuickPlay or

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