Compaq Presario CQ41-200 - Notebook PC Manuals

Table of contents

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    Table of Contents

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  1 Features

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    Identifying Hardware
  • 12

    Components
    • 12

      Top Components
      • 12

        TouchPad
      • 13

        Lights
      • 15

        Buttons and Speakers
      • 16

        Keys
      • 17

        Display
    • 18

      Front Components
    • 18

      Rear Component
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      Right-side Components
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      Left-side Components
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      Bottom Components
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      Wireless Antennas
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      Additional Hardware Components
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    Labels

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  2 Wireless, Local Area Network, and Modem

  • 25

    Using Wireless Devices
    • 26

      Identifying Wireless and Network Status Icons
    • 26

      Using the Wireless Controls
    • 26

      Using the Wireless Button
    • 27

      Using HP Wireless Assistant
    • 27

      Using Operating System Controls
  • 28

    Using a WLAN
    • 28

      Setting Up a WLAN
    • 29

      Protecting Your WLAN
    • 30

      Connecting to a WLAN
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      Roaming to Another Network
  • 31

    Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)
    • 31

      Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
  • 32

    Troubleshooting Wireless Connection Problems
    • 32

      Cannot Connect to a WLAN
    • 33

      Cannot Connect to a Preferred Network
    • 33

      Network Icon Is Not Displayed
    • 33

      Current Network Security Codes Are Unavailable
    • 34

      WLAN Connection Is Very Weak
    • 34

      Cannot Connect to the Wireless Router
  • 35

    Using the Modem (Select Models Only)
    • 35

      Connecting a Modem Cable
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      Connecting a Country-specific Modem Cable Adapter
    • 36

      Selecting a Location Setting
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        Viewing the Current Location Selection
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        Adding New Locations When Traveling
      • 38

        Solving Travel Connection Problems
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    Connecting to a Local Area Network

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  3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard

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    Using the TouchPad
    • 41

      Setting TouchPad Preferences
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      Connecting an External Mouse
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    Using Keyboard Hotkeys
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      Displaying System Information
    • 43

      Opening Help and Support
    • 44

      Opening the Print Options Window
    • 44

      Opening a Web Browser
    • 44

      Switching the Screen Image
    • 45

      Initiating Sleep
    • 45

      Initiating QuickLock
    • 45

      Decreasing Screen Brightness
    • 45

      Increasing Screen Brightness
    • 46

      Playing, Pausing or Resuming an Audio CD or a DVD
    • 46

      Stopping an Audio CD or a DVD
    • 46

      Playing Previous Track or Section of an Audio CD or a DVD
    • 46

      Playing Next Track or Section of an Audio CD or a DVD
    • 46

      Muting Speaker Sound
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      Increasing Speaker Sound
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    Using Keypads
    • 48

      Using the Embedded Numeric Keypad
      • 48

        Enabling and Disabling the Embedded Numeric Keypad
      • 48

        Switching Key Functions On the Embedded Numeric Keypad
    • 48

      Using an Optional External Numeric Keypad
  • 49

    Cleaning the TouchPad and Keyboard

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  4 Multimedia

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    Multimedia Features
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      Identifying Your Multimedia Components
    • 52

      Adjusting the Volume
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      Using the Media Activity Hotkeys
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    Multimedia Software
    • 54

      Using DVD Play Software
    • 54

      Using Other Preinstalled Multimedia Software
    • 54

      Installing Multimedia Software From a Disc
  • 55

    Audio
    • 55

      Connecting External Audio Devices
    • 55

      Checking Your Audio Functions
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    Video
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      Connecting an External Monitor or Projector
    • 57

      Connecting an HDMI Device
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      Configuring Audio for HDMI
  • 59

    Webcam (Select Models Only)
    • 59

      Webcam Tips
    • 60

      Adjusting Webcam Properties
  • 61

    Troubleshooting
    • 61

      The Optical Disc Tray Does Not Open for Removal of a CD, DVD, or BD
    • 62

      The Computer Does Not Detect the Optical Drive
    • 63

      A Disc Does Not Play
    • 63

      A Disc Does Not Play Automatically
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      A DVD Movie Stops, Skips, or Plays Erratically
    • 64

      A DVD Movie Is Not Visible On an External Display
    • 64

      The Process of Burning a Disc Does Not Begin, or It Stops before Completion
    • 65

      A DVD Playing in Windows Media Player Produces No Sound or Display
    • 65

      A Device Driver Must Be Reinstalled
      • 66

        Obtaining the Latest HP Device Drivers
      • 66

        Obtaining the Latest Windows Device Drivers

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  5 Power Management

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    Setting Power Options
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      Using Power-saving States
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        Initiating and Exiting Sleep
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        Initiating and Exiting Hibernation
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      Using the Battery Meter
    • 69

      Using Power Plans
      • 69

        Viewing the Current Power Plan
      • 69

        Selecting a Different Power Plan
      • 69

        Customizing Power Plans
    • 69

      Setting Password Protection On Wakeup
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    Using External AC Power
    • 71

      Connecting the AC Adapter
    • 72

      Testing an AC Adapter
  • 73

    Using Battery Power
    • 73

      Finding Battery Information in Help and Support
    • 73

      Using Battery Check
    • 74

      Displaying the Remaining Battery Charge
    • 74

      Inserting or Removing the Battery
    • 75

      Charging a Battery
    • 76

      Maximizing Battery Discharge Time
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      Managing Low Battery Levels
      • 76

        Identifying Low Battery Levels
      • 77

        Resolving a Low Battery Level
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          Resolving a Low Battery Level When External Power Is Available
        • 77

          Resolving a Low Battery Level When a Charged Battery Is Available
        • 77

          Resolving a Low Battery Level When No Power Source Is Available
        • 77

          Resolving a Low Battery Level When the Computer Cannot Exit Hibernation
    • 78

      Calibrating a Battery
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        Step 1: Fully Charge the Battery
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        Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep
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        Step 3: Discharge the Battery
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        Step 4: Fully Recharge the Battery
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        Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep
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      Conserving Battery Power
    • 80

      Storing a Battery
    • 80

      Disposing of a Used Battery
    • 80

      Replacing the Battery
  • 81

    Shutting Down the Computer

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  6 Drives

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    Handling Drives
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    Optical Drive
    • 83

      Identifying the Installed Optical Drive
    • 84

      Using Optical Discs
    • 85

      Selecting the Right Disc
      • 85

        CD-R Discs
      • 85

        CD-RW Discs
      • 85

        DVD±R Discs
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        DVD±RW Discs
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        LightScribe DVD+R Discs
      • 86

        Blu-ray Disc
    • 86

      Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
    • 87

      Configuring AutoPlay
    • 87

      Changing DVD Region Settings
    • 88

      Observing the Copyright Warning
    • 88

      Copying a CD or DVD
    • 89

      Creating (Burning) a CD or DVD
    • 90

      Removing an Optical Disc (CD, DVD, or BD)
    • 91

      Removing the Optical Drive
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    Using External Drives
  • 93

    Improving Hard Drive Performance
    • 93

      Using Disk Defragmenter
    • 93

      Using Disk Cleanup
  • 94

    Replacing the Hard Drive

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  7 External Devices and External Media Cards

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    Using a USB Device
    • 98

      Connecting a USB Device
    • 99

      Removing a USB Device
  • 100

    Using Digital Media Slot Cards
    • 100

      Inserting a Digital Card
    • 101

      Removing a Digital Card

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  8 Memory Modules

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  9 Security

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    Protecting the Computer
  • 106

    Security Protecting the Computer
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    Using Passwords
    • 107

      Setting Passwords in Windows
    • 108

      Setting Passwords in Setup Utility
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        Administrator Password
        • 108

          Managing an Administrator Password
        • 109

          Entering an Administrator Password
      • 109

        Power-on Password
        • 109

          Managing a Power-on Password
        • 109

          Entering a Power-on Password
  • 110

    Using Antivirus Software
  • 110

    Using Firewall Software
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    Installing Critical Security Updates
  • 111

    Installing an Optional Security Cable

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  Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS)

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    Starting Setup Utility
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    Using Setup Utility
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      Changing the Language of Setup Utility
    • 113

      Navigating and Selecting in Setup Utility
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      Displaying System Information
    • 114

      Restoring Default Settings in Setup Utility
    • 115

      Exiting Setup Utility
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    Setup Utility Menus
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      Main Menu
    • 115

      Security Menu
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      System Configuration Menu
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      Diagnostics Menu

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  Appendix B Software Updates

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    Updating the BIOS
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      Determining the BIOS Version
    • 119

      Downloading a BIOS Update
  • 120

    Updating Programs and Drivers

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  Appendix C Backup and Recovery

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    Creating Recovery Discs
  • 123

    Backing Up Your Information
    • 124

      Using Windows Backup and Restore
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      Using System Restore Points
      • 125

        When to Create Restore Points
      • 125

        Create a System Restore Point
      • 125

        Restore to a Previous Date and Time
  • 126

    Performing a Recovery
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      Recovering From the Recovery Discs
    • 126

      Recovering From the Dedicated Recovery Partition (Select Models Only)

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  Index