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Compaq Presario CQ41-200 - Notebook PC User Manual (132 pages)
Notebook PC User Guide - Windows 7
Brand:
Compaq
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 4 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
1 Features
11
Identifying Hardware
11
Components
12
Top Components
12
Touchpad
12
Lights
13
Buttons and Speakers
15
Keys
16
Display
17
Front Components
18
Rear Component
18
Right-Side Components
19
Left-Side Components
20
Bottom Components
21
Wireless Antennas
22
Additional Hardware Components
23
Labels
24
2 Wireless, Local Area Network, and Modem
25
Using Wireless Devices
25
Identifying Wireless and Network Status Icons
26
Using the Wireless Controls
26
Using the Wireless Button
26
Using HP Wireless Assistant
27
Using Operating System Controls
27
Using a WLAN
28
Setting up a WLAN
28
Protecting Your WLAN
29
Connecting to a WLAN
30
Roaming to Another Network
30
Using Bluetooth Wireless Devices (Select Models Only)
31
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)
31
Troubleshooting Wireless Connection Problems
32
Cannot Connect to a WLAN
32
Cannot Connect to a Preferred Network
33
Network Icon Is Not Displayed
33
Current Network Security Codes Are Unavailable
33
WLAN Connection Is very Weak
34
Cannot Connect to the Wireless Router
34
Using the Modem (Select Models Only)
35
Connecting a Modem Cable
35
Connecting a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter
36
Selecting a Location Setting
36
Viewing the Current Location Selection
36
Adding New Locations When Traveling
37
Solving Travel Connection Problems
38
Connecting to a Local Area Network
39
3 Pointing Devices and Keyboard
40
Using the Touchpad
40
Setting Touchpad Preferences
41
Connecting an External Mouse
41
Using Keyboard Hotkeys
42
Displaying System Information
43
Opening Help and Support
43
Opening the Print Options Window
44
Opening a Web Browser
44
Switching the Screen Image
44
Initiating Sleep
45
Initiating Quicklock
45
Decreasing Screen Brightness
45
Increasing Screen Brightness
45
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
46
Increasing Speaker Sound
46
Decreasing Speaker Sound
46
Using Keypads
47
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
48
Cleaning the Touchpad and Keyboard
49
4 Multimedia
50
Multimedia Features
50
Identifying Your Multimedia Components
51
Adjusting the Volume
52
Using the Media Activity Hotkeys
53
Multimedia Software
54
Using DVD Play Software
54
Using Other Preinstalled Multimedia Software
54
Installing Multimedia Software from a Disc
54
Audio
55
Connecting External Audio Devices
55
Checking Your Audio Functions
55
Video
56
Connecting an External Monitor or Projector
56
Connecting an HDMI Device
57
Configuring Audio for HDMI
58
Webcam (Select Models Only)
59
Webcam Tips
59
Adjusting Webcam Properties
60
Troubleshooting
61
The Optical Disc Tray Does Not Open for Removal of a CD, DVD, or BD
61
The Computer Does Not Detect the Optical Drive
62
A Disc Does Not Play
63
A Disc Does Not Play Automatically
63
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
64
A DVD Playing in Windows Media Player Produces no Sound or Display
65
A Device Driver Must be Reinstalled
65
Obtaining the Latest HP Device Drivers
66
Obtaining the Latest Windows Device Drivers
66
5 Power Management
67
Setting Power Options
67
Using Power-Saving States
67
Initiating and Exiting Sleep
67
Initiating and Exiting Hibernation
68
Using the Battery Meter
68
Using Power Plans
69
Customizing Power Plans
69
Selecting a Different Power Plan
69
Viewing the Current Power Plan
69
Setting Password Protection on Wakeup
69
Using External AC Power
70
Connecting the AC Adapter
71
Testing an AC Adapter
72
Using Battery Power
73
Finding Battery Information in Help and Support
73
Using Battery Check
73
Displaying the Remaining Battery Charge
74
Inserting or Removing the Battery
74
Charging a Battery
75
Maximizing Battery Discharge Time
76
Managing Low Battery Levels
76
Identifying Low Battery Levels
76
Resolving a Low Battery Level
77
Resolving a Low Battery Level When a Charged Battery Is Available
77
Resolving a Low Battery Level When External Power 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
77
Calibrating a Battery
78
Step 1: Fully Charge the Battery
78
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Sleep
78
Step 3: Discharge the Battery
79
Step 4: Fully Recharge the Battery
79
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep
79
Conserving Battery Power
80
Storing a Battery
80
Disposing of a Used Battery
80
Replacing the Battery
80
Shutting down the Computer
81
6 Drives
82
Handling Drives
82
Optical Drive
83
Identifying the Installed Optical Drive
83
Using Optical Discs
84
Selecting the Right Disc
85
CD-R Discs
85
CD-RW Discs
85
DVD±R Discs
85
DVD±RW Discs
85
Blu-Ray Disc
86
Lightscribe DVD+R Discs
86
Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
86
Configuring Autoplay
87
Changing DVD Region Settings
87
Observing the Copyright Warning
88
Copying a CD or DVD
88
Creating (Burning) a CD or DVD
89
Removing an Optical Disc (CD, DVD, or BD)
90
Removing the Optical Drive
91
Using External Drives
92
Improving Hard Drive Performance
93
Using Disk Defragmenter
93
Using Disk Cleanup
93
Replacing the Hard Drive
94
7 External Devices and External Media Cards
98
Using a USB Device
98
Connecting a USB Device
98
Removing a USB Device
99
Using Digital Media Slot Cards
100
Inserting a Digital Card
100
Removing a Digital Card
101
8 Memory Modules
102
9 Security
106
Protecting the Computer
106
Security Protecting the Computer
106
Using Passwords
107
Setting Passwords in Windows
107
Setting Passwords in Setup Utility
108
Administrator Password
108
Managing an Administrator Password
108
Entering a Power-On Password
109
Entering an Administrator Password
109
Managing a Power-On Password
109
Power-On Password
109
Using Antivirus Software
110
Using Firewall Software
110
Installing Critical Security Updates
111
Installing an Optional Security Cable
111
Appendix A Setup Utility (BIOS)
112
Starting Setup Utility
112
Using Setup Utility
113
Changing the Language of Setup Utility
113
Navigating and Selecting in Setup Utility
113
Displaying System Information
114
Restoring Default Settings in Setup Utility
114
Exiting Setup Utility
115
Setup Utility Menus
115
Main Menu
115
Security Menu
115
System Configuration Menu
116
Diagnostics Menu
116
Appendix B Software Updates
117
Updating the BIOS
118
Determining the BIOS Version
118
Downloading a BIOS Update
119
Updating Programs and Drivers
120
Appendix C Backup and Recovery
121
Creating Recovery Discs
122
Backing up Your Information
123
Using Windows Backup and Restore
124
Using System Restore Points
125
Create a System Restore Point
125
Restore to a Previous Date and Time
125
When to Create Restore Points
125
Performing a Recovery
126
Recovering from the Recovery Discs
126
Recovering from the Dedicated Recovery Partition (Select Models Only)
126
Index
127
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Compaq Presario CQ41-200 - Notebook PC Maintenance And Service Manual (134 pages)
Compaq Presario CQ41 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide
Brand:
Compaq
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 2 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
4
1 Product Description
7
2 External Component Identification
11
Top Components
11
Touchpad
11
Lights
12
Buttons and Speakers
13
Keys
14
Display
15
Front Components
16
Rear Component
17
Right-Side Components
18
Left-Side Components
19
Bottom Components
20
Wireless Antennas
21
Additional Hardware Components
22
3 Illustrated Parts Catalog
23
Service Tag
23
Computer Major Components
24
Display Assembly
29
Plastics Kit
30
Mass Storage Devices
31
Miscellaneous Parts
32
Sequential Part Number Listing
33
4 Removal and Replacement Procedures
37
Preliminary Replacement Requirements
37
Tools Required
37
Service Considerations
37
Plastic Parts
37
Grounding Guidelines
38
Workstation Guidelines
39
Component Replacement Procedures
41
Service Tag
41
Computer Feet
42
Battery
43
Hard Drive
44
Memory Module
46
RTC Battery
48
WLAN Module
50
Optical Drive
56
Keyboard
57
Keyboard Cover
59
Speaker Assembly
61
Display Assembly
63
Webcam/Microphone Module (Select Models Only)
69
Microphone Module
70
Top Cover
71
Bluetooth Module and Cable (Select Models Only)
74
Modem Module
76
Audio Board
78
USB Board
80
Power Connector and Cable
82
System Board
84
Heat Sink/Fan Assembly or Heat Sink
88
Fan (for Models with UMA Graphics Subsystems)
92
Processor
93
5 Setup Utility
95
Starting Setup Utility
95
Using Setup Utility
95
Changing the Language of Setup Utility
95
Navigating and Selecting in Setup Utility
96
Displaying System Information
96
Restoring Default Settings in Setup Utility
96
Exiting Setup Utility
97
Setup Utility Menus
97
Main Menu
97
Security Menu
97
System Configuration Menu
98
Diagnostics Menu
98
6 Specifications
99
Computer Specifications
99
14.1-In Display Specifications
100
Hard Drive Specifications
101
Blu-Ray ROM DVD±R/RW Supermulti DL Drive with Lightscribe Specifications
102
DVD±RW Supermulti DL Drive with Lightscribe Specifications
103
System DMA Specifications
104
System Interrupt Specifications (for Models with Discrete Graphics Subsystems)
104
System Interrupt Specifications (for Models with UMA Graphics Subsystems)
105
System I/O Address Specifications (for Models with Discrete Graphics Subsystems)
106
System I/O Address Specification (for Models with UMA Graphics Subsystems)
108
7 Backup and Recovery
110
Overview
110
Creating Recovery Discs
111
Backing up Your Information
112
Using Windows Backup and Restore
113
Using System Restore Points
113
Performing a Recovery
114
Recovering from the Recovery Discs
115
Recovering from the Dedicated Recovery Partition (Select Models Only)
115
8 Connector Pin Assignments
116
Audio-In (Microphone)
116
Audio-Out (Headphone)
116
External Monitor
117
Hdmi
118
Modem) (Select Models Only)
119
Network)
120
RJ-45 (Network)
120
Universal Serial Bus
121
9 Power Cord Set Requirements
122
Requirements for All Countries and Regions
122
Requirements for Specific Countries and Regions
123
10 Recycling
124
Battery
124
Display
124
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