HP Compaq Presario CQ20 Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 Notebook Tour User Guide...
  • Page 2 The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
  • Page 3 Safety warning notice WARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do not place the computer directly on your lap or obstruct the computer air vents. Use the computer only on a hard, flat surface. Do not allow another hard surface, such as an adjoining optional printer, or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, to block airflow.
  • Page 4 Safety warning notice...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Identifying hardware 2 Components Product notice ... 2 Top components ... 3 TouchPad ... 3 Lights ... 4 Buttons ... 5 Keys ... 6 Front components ... 7 Right-side components ... 8 Left-side components ... 9 Bottom components ...
  • Page 7: Identifying Hardware

    Identifying hardware To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps: Select Start > Computer > System Properties. In the left pane, click Device Manager. You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager. NOTE: Windows®...
  • Page 8: Components

    Components Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. Chapter 2 Components...
  • Page 9: Top Components

    Top components TouchPad Component TouchPad* Left TouchPad button* TouchPad scroll zone Right TouchPad button* *This table describes factory settings. To view or change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse. Description Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen. Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
  • Page 10: Lights

    Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation. On: The QuickPlay program is launched. ● Blue: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local area network (WLAN) device, an HP Broadband Wireless Module, or a Bluetooth® device, is on. ● Amber: All wireless devices are off.
  • Page 11: Buttons

    Buttons Component Power button Media button Wireless button Volume mute button Volume down button Volume up button Description ● When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the computer. ● When the computer is on, press the button to shut down the system.
  • Page 12: Keys

    Keys Component Windows logo key Windows applications key Embedded numeric keypad keys Function keys Chapter 2 Components Description Displays system information about your computer when pressed in combination with the key. Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in combination with a function key or the Displays the Windows Start menu.
  • Page 13: Front Components

    ● Blinking green: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed. ● Amber (select models only): HP 3D DriveGuard has temporarily parked the hard drive. Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone. Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
  • Page 14: Right-Side Components

    Right-side components Component ExpressCard slot Digital Media Slot (select models only) HDMI port USB ports (2) (select models only) External monitor port Vent Security cable slot Chapter 2 Components Description Supports optional ExpressCards. Supports the following optional digital card formats: ●...
  • Page 15: Left-Side Components

    Left-side components Component Battery light Power connector RJ-45 (network) jack RJ-11 (modem) jack USB port Optical drive Description ● Amber: A battery is charging. ● Turquoise: A battery is close to full charge capacity. ● Blinking amber: A battery that is the only available power source has reached a low battery level.
  • Page 16: Bottom Components

    Bottom components Component Battery bay Battery release latch Wireless module compartment Vents (2) Hard bay drive Chapter 2 Components Description Holds the battery. Releases the battery from the battery bay. Holds a WLAN module (select models only). NOTE: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless devices in your country or region.
  • Page 17: Display Components

    Display components Component Internal microphones (2) (select models only) Webcam light (select models only) Webcam (select models only) Description Record sound. NOTE: All models have at least one internal microphone. On: The webcam is in use. Records audio and video and captures still photographs. Display components...
  • Page 18: Wireless Antennae (Select Models Only)

    Wireless antennae (select models only) On select computer models, at least 2 antennae send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices. These antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer. NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from obstructions.
  • Page 19: Additional Hardware Components

    Additional hardware components Component Power cord* Battery* AC adapter Modem cable (select models only)* Country- or region-specific modem cable adapter (select models only)* *Modem cables, modem cable adapters, batteries, and power cords vary in appearance by country or region. Description Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.
  • Page 20: Labels

    Labels The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system problems or travel internationally with the computer: ● Service tag—Provides important information including the following: ◦ Product name (1). This is the product name affixed to the front of your notebook. ◦...
  • Page 21 traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the WLAN module compartment.
  • Page 22: Index

    Index AC adapter, identifying 13 antennae 12 applications key, Windows 6 audio-in (microphone) jack, identifying 7 audio-out (headphone) jack, identifying 7 battery bay 14 battery bay, identifying 10 battery light, identifying 9 battery release latch, identifying 10 battery, identifying 13 bays battery 10, 14 Bluetooth label 15...
  • Page 23 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 14 modem approval label 14 modem cable, identifying 13 monitor port, external 8 mute button, identifying 5 mute light, identifying 4 operating system Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label 14 Product Key 14 ports external monitor 8 HDMI 8 USB 8, 9 power button, identifying 5...

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