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HP CQ41-204TX, CQ41-205TX, CQ41-206TX, CQ41-207TX, CQ41-224TX, CQ41-223TX, CQ41-213TU, CQ41-212TX manual

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HP CQ41-204TX, CQ41-205TX, CQ41-206TX, CQ41-207TX, CQ41-224TX, CQ41-223TX, CQ41-213TU, CQ41-212TX, CQ41-211TX, CQ41-209TX manual

Contents

Page Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Multimedia Drives External devices and external media cards 117 Identifying hardware Features Top components ComponentsTouchPad Components Lights Features Buttons and speakers Panel System and Security Power Options Fn key Keys Display Rear component Front components Right-side components Left-side components Bottom components Wireless antennas Additional hardware components Labels Using wireless devices Wireless, local area network, and modem Using the wireless controls Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless button Using operating system controls Using HP Wireless Assistant Setting up a Wlan Using a Wlan Use wireless encryption Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityProtecting your Wlan Work behind a firewall Roaming to another network Connecting to a Wlan Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Cannot connect to a Wlan Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Network icon is not displayed Cannot connect to a preferred networkCurrent network security codes are unavailable Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless router Connecting a modem cable Using the modem select models only Selecting a location setting Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapterViewing the current location selection Select Start Devices and Printers Adding new locations when traveling Check the telephone line type Solving travel connection problemsCheck for pulse or tone dialing Set the modem to ignore dial tones Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing Connecting to a local area network Pointing devices and keyboard Using the TouchPad Connecting an external mouse Setting TouchPad preferences Function Hotkey Using keyboard hotkeys Opening Help and Support Displaying system information Opening the Print Options window Switching the screen imageOpening a Web browser Initiating QuickLock Initiating SleepDecreasing screen brightness Increasing screen brightness Stopping an audio CD or a DVD Playing, pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVDPlaying previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD Playing next track or section of an audio CD or a DVD Num lk key Using keypads Using an optional external numeric keypad Using the embedded numeric keypadSwitching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia Multimedia features Environmental Notices Identifying your multimedia components Click Customize notification icons Adjusting the volume Using the media activity hotkeys Using other preinstalled multimedia software Using DVD Play softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Multimedia software Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Connecting external audio devicesAudio Checking your audio functions Video Connecting an external monitor or projector Connecting an Hdmi device Configuring audio for Hdmi Webcam tips Webcam select models only Adjusting webcam properties Troubleshooting Computer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not play Select Advanced Settings Monitor tabDisc does not play automatically DVD movie is not visible on an external display DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically Remove any discs from the optical drive Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Setting power options Power managementUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using the battery meter Setting password protection on wakeup Using power plansViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power plan Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Testing an AC adapter Finding battery information in Help and Support Using battery powerUsing Battery Check Inserting or removing the battery Displaying the remaining battery charge Charging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Fully charge the battery Calibrating a batteryDisable Hibernation and Sleep Fully recharge the battery Discharge the batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Storing a battery Conserving battery powerDisposing of a used battery Replacing the battery Click Shut down Shutting down the computer Handling drives Drives Optical drive Identifying the installed optical driveSelect Start Computer DVD±RW/R Using optical discs CD-R discs Selecting the right discCD-RW discs DVD±R discs LightScribe DVD+R discs Playing a CD, DVD, or BDBlu-ray Disc Changing DVD region settings Configuring AutoPlaySelect Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Observing the copyright warning Select Start All Programs CyberLink DVD Suite Power2GoCopying a CD or DVD Creating burning a CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Removing the optical drive Using external drives Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterImproving hard drive performance Replacing the hard drive Page Page Tighten the hard drive cover screws Replacing the hard drive Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceExternal devices and external media cards Removing a USB device Inserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cards Removing a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Protecting the computer Security Setting passwords in Windows Using passwords Administrator password Setting passwords in Setup Utility Entering an administrator password Power-on password Using firewall software Using antivirus software Installing an optional security cable Installing critical security updates Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility Bios Changing the language of Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup Utility Setup Utility menusMain menu Security menu Diagnostics menu System Configuration menu Software updates Determining the Bios version Updating the Bios Downloading a Bios update Updating programs and drivers Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs Backing up your information Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and Restore Using Windows Backup and Restore When to create restore points Using system restore pointsCreate a system restore point Restore to a previous date and time Recovering from the recovery discs Performing a recoverySelect Start All Programs Recovery Manager Recovery Manager Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window Index Symbols/Numerics Jacks Ssid Page Wlan label 14 Wlan module 11 writable media Index