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

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 Security > Power Options.

 

 

 

(3)

DVD button (select models only)

Launches the DVD Play program.

 

 

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

 

 

password, you may be asked to log on to Windows. DVD Play

 

 

launches after you log on. Refer to the DVD Play software Help for

 

 

more information.

 

 

 

(4)

Wireless button

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

 

 

wireless connection.

 

 

 

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HP CQ40-713TU, CQ41-205AX, CQ40-748TU, CQ41-204AU, CQ40-735TU Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader select models only

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