Hp Compaq Presario C542EA Notebook PC User Manual

Notebook PC User GuideUser Guide

Buttons and switchesComponent Description(1) Wireless button* Turns the wireless functionality on or off, but does not create awireless connection.NOT

LightsComponent Description(1) Wireless light On: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local areanetwork (LAN), is turned on.(2) Power li

Display componentsComponent Description(1) Display release button Opens the computer.(2) Internal display switch Initiates Sleep if the display is clo

Rear componentsComponent DescriptionVent* Provides airflow to cool internal components.CAUTION To prevent overheating, do not obstructvents. Use the c

Right-side componentsComponent Description(1) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces system sound when connected to optional poweredstereo speakers, head

Left-side componentsComponent Description(1) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.NOTE The security cable is design

Bottom componentsComponent Description(1) Battery bay Holds the primary battery pack.*(2) Battery pack release latch Releases the battery pack from th

Wireless antennae (select models only)On select computer models, at least 2 wireless antennae send and receive wireless device signals.These antennae

Additional hardware componentsComponent Description(1) Battery pack* Powers the computer when the computer is not connected toexternal power.(2) AC ad

LabelsThe labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot systemproblems or travel internationally with the comp

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SpecificationsOperating environmentThe operating environment information in the following table may be helpful if you plan to use or transportthe comp

2 TouchPad and KeyboardTouchPadThe following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad.Component Description(1) TouchPad* Moves the pointe

Using the TouchPadTo move the pointer, slide your finger across the TouchPad surface in the direction you want the pointerto go. Use the left and righ

KeyboardThe following sections provide information on the keyboard features of the notebook.HotkeysHotkeys are combinations of the fn key (1) and eith

Hotkey quick referenceFunction Key CombinationDisplay and clear system information. fn+escOpen Help and Support. fn+f1Open the Print Options window. f

Opening Help and Support (fn+f1)Press fn+f1 to open Help and Support.In addition to providing information about your Windows operating system, Help an

Switching the screen image (fn+f4)Press fn+f4 to switch the screen image among display devices connected to the system. For example,if a monitor is co

Initiating QuickLock (fn+f6)Press fn+f6 to initiate the QuickLock security feature.QuickLock protects your information by displaying the operating sys

KeypadsThe computer has an embedded numeric keypad and also supports an optional external numeric keypador an optional external keyboard that includes

Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypadYou can temporarily alternate the functions of keys on the embedded numeric keypad between their

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3 Power managementSetting power optionsUsing power-saving statesWindows has two power-saving states enabled at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation.When

●Press a key on the keyboard.●Activate the TouchPad.When the computer exits Sleep, the power lights turn on and your work returns to the screen where

3. Under System icons, clear the Power check box to hide the battery meter icon, or select thePower check box to display the battery meter icon.4. Cli

Using battery powerWhen a charged battery is in the computer and the computer is not plugged into external power, thecomputer runs on battery power. W

Inserting or removing the batteryCAUTION To prevent loss of information when removing a battery that is the sole power source,initiate Hibernation or

Charging a batteryWARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft.The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into

The computer takes the following actions for a critical battery level:●If Hibernation is enabled and the computer is on or in the Sleep state, the com

Step 1: Fully charge the batteryWARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft.NOTE The battery charges whether the comput

Step 3: Discharge the batteryThe computer must remain on while the battery is being discharged. The battery can discharge whetheror not you are using

7. Click OK.8. Click Save changes.Conserving battery power●Select low power-use settings through Power Options in Windows Control Panel.●Turn off wire

Stopping an audio CD or a DVD (fn+f10) ... 21Playing previous track or section of an audio CD o

Using external AC powerExternal AC power is supplied through one of the following devices:WARNING! To reduce potential safety issues, use only the AC

3. Plug the other end of the power cord into the AC outlet (3).Shutting down the computerCAUTION Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is

4DrivesDrive careDrives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. The following cautions applyto all drives. Additional cautions

IDE drive lightThe IDE drive light blinks when either the primary hard drive or an optical drive is being accessed.ENWW IDE drive light 37

Hard driveCAUTION To prevent system lockup and loss of information:Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do n

7. Lift the hard drive away from the computer (2).To install a hard drive:1. Lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1).2. Slide the hard drive

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Optical drivesAn optical drive, such as a DVD-ROM drive, supports optical discs (CDs and DVDs). These discs areused to store or transport data and to

Inserting an optical disc1. Turn on the computer.2. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray.3. Pull out the tray (2)

Removing an optical disc (with power)If the computer is running on external or battery power:1. Turn on the computer.2. Press the release button (1) o

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Removing an optical disc (without power)If external or battery power is unavailable:1. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in t

Avoiding the Sleep state or HibernationCAUTION To prevent possible audio and video degradation, or loss of audio or video playbackfunctionality, do no

5 MultimediaMultimedia hardwareUsing the optical driveThe optical drive allows you to play, copy, and create CDs or DVDs, depending on the type of ins

Inserting an optical disc1. Turn on the computer.2. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the media tray.3. Pull out the tray (2)

Removing an optical disc (with power)If the computer is running on external or battery power:1. Turn on the computer.2. Press the release button (1) o

Removing an optical disc (without power)If external or battery power is unavailable:1. Insert the end of a paper clip (1) into the release access in t

Using media activity hotkeysMedia activity hotkeys are combinations of the fn key (1) and 4 of the function keys. You can use thesekeys to control the

Using the audio featuresThe following illustration and table describe the audio features of the computer.Component Description(1) Volume down button D

Adjusting the volumeYou can adjust the volume using the following controls:●Computer volume buttons:●To mute or restore volume, press the volume mute

Using the video featuresThe computer includes the following video features:●S-Video-out jack that connects a range of video components that allow you

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Using the S-Video-out jackThe 7-pin S-Video-out jack connects the computer to an optional S-Video device such as a television,VCR, camcorder, overhead

Multimedia softwareThe computer includes preinstalled multimedia software. Some models may be shipped with additionalmultimedia software on an optical

Using multimedia softwareTo use the multimedia software installed on the computer:1. Select Start > All Programs, and then open the multimedia appl

Preventing playback disruptionsTo reduce the possibility of playback disruption:●Save your work and close all open applications before playing a CD or

Changing DVD region settingsMost DVDs that contain copyrighted files also contain region codes. The region codes help protectcopyrights internationall

6 External DevicesUsing a USB deviceUniversal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect an optional externaldevice, such as

Stopping a USB deviceCAUTION To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop the USB devicebefore removing it.To stop a USB device:1. D

7 Memory ModulesAdding or replacing memory modulesThe computer has one memory module compartment, which is located on the bottom of the computer.The m

9. Lift the memory module compartment cover (2) away from the computer.10. To remove a memory module:a. Pull away the retention clips (1) on each side

c. Press the memory module (3) down until the retention clips snap into place.12. Align the tabs (1) on the memory module compartment cover with the n

1 Notebook TourComponentsThis chapter explains the hardware features of the computer.To see a list of installed hardware in the computer:1. Select Sta

IndexAAC adapteridentifying 12AC adapter, connecting 34altitude specifications 14antennae 11applications key, Windows 2audio features 51audio-in (micr

media activity 50opening Help andSupport 18, 19opening Print Optionswindow 18, 19opening Web browser 18, 19quick reference 18switching screen image

release latchbattery pack 10RJ-11 (modem) jack 8RJ-45 (network) jack 9SS-Video 20S-Video-out jack 9, 53, 54screen brightness hotkeys 18, 21screen im

Top componentsKeysComponent Description(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination withthe fn key.(2) fn key Executes frequent

TouchPadComponent Description(1) TouchPad* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.Can be set to perform other mouse functions,