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HP Presario CQ36-100 - Notebook PC User Manual (135 pages)
User Guide - Windows 7
Brand:
HP
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 5.19 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
1 Notebook Tour
11
Identifying the Hardware
11
Top Components
11
Touchpad
11
Lights
12
Buttons and Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)
13
Keys
15
Front Components
15
Right-Side Components
16
Left-Side Components
17
Bottom Components
18
Display Components
19
Wireless Antennas
19
Additional Hardware Components
20
Identifying the Labels
21
2 Wireless and Local Area Network
23
Using Wireless Devices
24
Identifying Wireless and Network Status Icons
24
Using the Wireless Controls
25
Using the Wireless Button
25
Using Wireless Assistant Software (Select Models Only)
25
Using Operating System Controls
26
Using a WLAN
27
Setting up a WLAN
27
Protecting Your WLAN
27
Connecting to a WLAN
28
Roaming to Another Network
29
Using HP Mobile Broadband (Select Models Only)
30
Inserting a SIM
30
Removing a SIM
33
Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)
35
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
35
Troubleshooting Wireless Connection Problems
36
Cannot Connect to a WLAN
36
Cannot Connect to a Preferred WLAN Network
37
Network Icon Is Not Displayed
37
Current WLAN Network Security Codes Are Unavailable
37
WLAN Connection Is very Weak
38
Cannot Connect to the Wireless Router
38
Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN)
39
3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard
40
Using Pointing Devices
40
Setting Pointing Device Preferences
40
Using the Touchpad
40
Two-Finger Scrolling (Select Models Only)
40
Pinching (Select Models Only)
41
Rotating (Select Models Only)
41
Using Hotkeys
42
Using Keypads
45
Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad
46
Enabling and Disabling the Embedded Numeric Keypad
46
Switching Key Functions on the Embedded Numeric Keypad
47
Using an Optional External Numeric Keypad
47
Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard
47
4 Multimedia
48
Multimedia Features
48
Identifying Your Multimedia Components
48
Adjusting the Volume
50
Using the Media Activity Functions
51
Using the Media Activity Hotkeys
51
Multimedia Software
52
Using Multimedia Software
52
Installing Multimedia Software from a Disc
52
Audio
53
Connecting External Audio Devices
53
Checking Your Audio Functions
53
Video
55
Connecting an External Monitor or Projector
55
Connecting an HDMI Device
55
Configuring Audio for HDMI (Select Models Only)
56
Webcam
57
Adjusting Webcam Properties
57
Troubleshooting
58
The Disc Tray Does Not Open for Removal of a Disc
58
The Computer Does Not Detect the Optical Drive
59
A Disc Does Not Play
60
A Disc Does Not Play Automatically
61
A Movie Stops, Skips, or Plays Erratically
61
A Movie Is Not Visible on an External Display
61
The Process of Burning a Disc Does Not Begin, or It Stops before Completion
61
A DVD Playing in Windows Media Player Produces no Sound or Picture
62
A Device Driver Must be Reinstalled
62
Obtaining the Latest HP Device Drivers
62
Obtaining the Latest Windows Device Drivers
63
5 Power Management
64
Setting Power Options
64
Using Power-Saving States
64
Initiating and Exiting Sleep
64
Initiating and Exiting Hibernation
65
Using the Battery Meter
65
Using Power Plans
66
Customizing Power Plans
66
Selecting a Different Power Plan
66
Viewing the Current Power Plan
66
Setting Password Protection on Wakeup
66
Using External AC Power
67
Connecting the AC Adapter
67
Testing an AC Adapter
68
Using Battery Power
68
Identifying Batteries
69
Finding Battery Information in Help and Support
69
Using Battery Check
69
Displaying the Remaining Battery Charge
69
Inserting or Removing the Battery
70
Charging a Battery
71
Maximizing Battery Discharge Time
72
Managing Low Battery Levels
72
Identifying Low Battery Levels
72
Resolving a Low Battery Level
72
Resolving a Low Battery Level When a Charged Battery Is Available
73
Resolving a Low Battery Level When External Power Is Available
73
Resolving a Low Battery Level When no Power Source Is Available
73
Resolving a Low Battery Level When the Computer Cannot Exit Hibernation
73
Calibrating a Battery
73
Step 1: Fully Charge the Battery
73
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep
74
Step 3: Discharge the Battery
74
Step 4: Fully Recharge the Battery
75
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep
75
Conserving Battery Power
75
Storing a Battery
76
Disposing of a Used Battery
76
Replacing the Battery
76
Shutting down the Computer
76
6 Drives
78
Identifying Installed Drives
78
Handling Drives
78
Using an Optical Drive
79
Identifying the Installed Optical Drive
79
Using Optical Discs
80
Selecting the Right Disc (Cds, Dvds, and Bds)
80
Blu-Ray Disc
81
CD-R Discs
81
CD-RW Discs
81
DVD±R Discs
81
DVD±RW Discs
81
Lightscribe DVD+R Discs
81
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
82
Configuring Autoplay
82
Changing DVD Region Settings
83
Observing the Copyright Warning
83
Copying a CD or DVD
84
Creating (Burning) a CD or DVD
84
Removing an Optical Disc (CD, DVD, or BD)
85
Improving Hard Drive Performance
85
Using Disk Defragmenter
85
Using Disk Cleanup
86
Using HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection
86
Identifying HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection Status
86
Using HP Protectsmart Hard Drive Protection Software
87
Replacing the Hard Drive
87
7 External Devices
91
Using a USB Device
91
Connecting a USB Device
91
Removing a USB Device
91
Using an Esata Device
93
Connecting an Esata Device
93
Removing an Esata Device
93
8 External Media Cards
94
Using Digital Media Slot Cards
95
Inserting a Digital Card
95
Removing a Digital Card
96
Using Expresscards
97
Configuring an Expresscard
97
Inserting an Expresscard
97
Removing an Expresscard
98
9 Memory Modules
100
Adding or Replacing Memory Modules
101
Adding or Replacing a Memory Module in the Expansion Memory Module Slot
101
Upgrading a Memory Module in the Primary Memory Module Slot
104
10 Security
107
Protecting the Computer
108
Using Passwords
109
Setting Passwords in Windows
109
Setting Passwords in Setup Utility
110
Administrator Password
110
Entering an Administrator Password
111
Managing an Administrator Password
111
Power-On Password
111
Entering a Power-On Password
112
Managing a Power-On Password
112
Using Antivirus Software
113
Using Firewall Software
114
Installing Critical Security Updates
115
Installing an Optional Security Cable
116
Using the Fingerprint Reader (Select Models Only)
116
Locating the Fingerprint Reader
117
Registering Fingerprints
117
Using Your Registered Fingerprint to Log on to Windows
118
Appendix A Setup Utility
119
Starting Setup Utility
120
Using Setup Utility
121
Changing the Language of Setup Utility
121
Navigating and Selecting in Setup Utility
121
Displaying System Information
122
Restoring Default Settings in Setup Utility
122
Exiting Setup Utility
122
Setup Utility Menus
124
Main Menu
124
Security Menu
124
System Configuration Menu
124
Diagnostics Menu
125
Appendix B Software Updates
126
Updating the BIOS
127
Determining the BIOS Version
127
Downloading a BIOS Update
127
Updating Programs and Drivers
129
Index
130
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