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HP CQ41-210TU, CQ41-205TX, CQ41-204TX manual Displaying system information, Opening Help and Support

Models: CQ41-211TU CQ41-210TU CQ41-205TX CQ41-208TU CQ41-213TU CQ41-211TX CQ41-224TX CQ41-206TX CQ41-212TX CQ41-209TX CQ41-209TU CQ41-208TX CQ41-225TX CQ41-223TX CQ41-207TX CQ41-204TX

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To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps:

●Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the hotkey command.

– or –

●Press and hold down the fn key, briefly press the second key of the hotkey command, and then release both keys at the same time.

Displaying system information

Press fn+esc to display information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number.

In the Windows fn+esc display, the version of the system BIOS (basic input-output system) is displayed as the BIOS date. On some computer models, the BIOS date is displayed in decimal format. The BIOS date is sometimes called the system ROM version number.

Opening Help and Support

Press fn+f1 to open Help and Support.

In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help and Support provides the following information and tools:

●Information about your computer, such as model and serial number, installed software, hardware components, and specifications

●Answers to questions about using your computer

●Tutorials to help you learn to use the computer and Windows features

●Updates for the Windows operating system, drivers, and the software provided on your computer

●Checkups for computer functionality

●Automated and interactive troubleshooting, repair solutions, and system recovery procedures

●Links to support specialists

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HP CQ41-210TU, CQ41-205TX, CQ41-204TX, CQ41-206TX, CQ41-207TX manual Displaying system information, Opening Help and Support

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 Work behind a firewall Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityUse wireless encryption Protecting your Wlan 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 Set the modem to ignore dial tones Solving travel connection problemsCheck the telephone line type Check for pulse or tone dialing 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 Increasing screen brightness Initiating SleepInitiating QuickLock Decreasing screen brightness Playing next track or section of an audio CD or a DVD Playing, pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVDStopping an audio CD or a DVD Playing previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD Num lk key Using keypads Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Using the embedded numeric keypadUsing an optional external numeric keypad Switching key functions on 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 Multimedia software Using DVD Play softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Checking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Audio 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 Initiating and exiting Sleep Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving states Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using the battery meter Selecting a different power plan Using power plansSetting password protection on wakeup Viewing the current 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 Replacing the battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Disposing of a used 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 DVD±R discs Selecting the right discCD-R discs CD-RW 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 Security menu Setup Utility menusExiting Setup Utility Main 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 Restore to a previous date and time Using system restore pointsWhen to create restore points Create a system restore point Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window Performing a recoveryRecovering from the recovery discs Select Start All Programs Recovery Manager Recovery Manager Index Symbols/Numerics Jacks Ssid Page Wlan label 14 Wlan module 11 writable media Index