Hp Compaq Presario CQ41-211TX Notebook PC User Manual

Notebook PC User Guide

Changing the language of Setup Utility ... 103Navigating and selecting in Setu

Using Digital Media Slot cardsOptional digital cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are oftenused with digital m

Removing a digital cardCAUTION: To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safelyremove the digital card.Save y

8 Memory modulesThe computer has one memory module compartment, which is located on the bottom of the computer.The memory capacity of the computer can

8. Lift the memory module compartment cover (2) away from the computer.9. If you are replacing a memory module, remove the existing memory module:a. P

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the memory module, hold the memory module by the edgesonly. Do not touch the components on the memory module, and do not

15. Turn the computer right-side up, and then reconnect external power and external devices.16. Turn on the computer.95

9SecurityProtecting the computerStandard security features provided by the Windows® operating system and the non-Windows SetupUtility can protect your

Using passwordsA password is a group of characters that you choose to secure your computer information. Several typesof passwords can be set, dependin

Setting passwords in Setup UtilityPassword FunctionAdministrator password*●Protects access to Setup Utility.●After this password is set, it must be en

Your changes go into effect when the computer restarts.Entering an administrator passwordAt the Enter Password prompt, type your administrator passwor

1 FeaturesIdentifying hardwareTo see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps:▲Select Start > Control Panel > System and

Using antivirus softwareWhen you use the computer to access e-mail, a network, or the Internet, you expose it to computerviruses. Computer viruses can

Installing critical security updatesCAUTION: Microsoft sends alerts regarding critical updates. To protect the computer from securitybreaches and comp

A Setup Utility (BIOS)Starting Setup UtilitySetup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when yourWindows®

Using Setup UtilityChanging the language of Setup UtilityThe following procedure explains how to change the language of Setup Utility. If Setup Utilit

Displaying system informationThe following procedure explains how to display system information in Setup Utility. If Setup Utility isnot open, begin a

Exiting Setup UtilityYou can exit Setup Utility with or without saving changes.●To exit Setup Utility and save your changes from the current session:I

System Configuration menuSelect To do thisLanguage Support Change the language of Setup Utility.Button Sound (select models only) Enable/disable the c

B Software updatesUpdated versions of the software provided with your computer may be available on the HP Web site.Most software and BIOS updates on t

Updating the BIOSTo update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you currently have and then download and installthe new BIOS.Determining the BI

Downloading a BIOS updateCAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or an unsuccessful installation, download and installa BIOS update only when the c

ComponentsTop componentsTouchPadComponent Description(1) TouchPad light●White: TouchPad is enabled.●Amber: TouchPad is disabled.(2) TouchPad* Moves th

Updating programs and driversTo download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps:To use the HP Web site:1. Open your Web bro

C Backup and recoveryRecovery after a system failure is as complete as your most current backup. HP recommends that youcreate recovery discs immediate

Creating recovery discsHP recommends that you create recovery discs to be sure that you can restore your system to its originalfactory state if you ex

Backing up your informationAs you add new software and data files, you should back up your system on a regular basis to maintaina reasonably current b

Using Windows Backup and RestoreTo create a backup using Windows Backup and Restore, follow these steps:NOTE: Be sure that the computer is connected t

Using system restore pointsWhen you back up your system, you are creating a system restore point. A system restore point allowsyou to save and name a

Performing a recoveryNOTE: You can recover only files that you have previously backed up. HP recommends that you useHP Recovery Manager to create a se

IndexSymbols/Numerics1394 Power Saving 106AAC adapterconnecting 61identifying 13testing 62administrator passwordcreating 98entering 99managing 98airpo

digital carddefined 90inserting 90removing 91stopping 91Digital Media Slot light,identifying 10Digital Media Slot, identifying 10Disk Cleanup software

lightsbattery 3, 8caps lock 3Digital Media Slot 10drive 4, 8num lock 3, 37optical drive 9power 3, 8TouchPad 2webcam 7wireless 3local area network

LightsComponent Description(1) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.(2) Power lights (2)*●On: The computer is on.●Blinking: The computer is in the Slee

regulatory informationmodem approval label 14regulatory label 14wireless certification labels 14restore points 115restoring default settings 104RJ-11

WLAN label 14WLAN module 11writable media 57Index 121

Component Description(6) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.*The 2 power lights display the same information. The

Buttons and speakersComponent Description(1) Speakers (2) Produce sound.(2) Power button*●When the computer is off, press the button to turn on thecom

KeysComponent Description(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with thefn key.(2) fn key Executes frequently used system

DisplayComponent Description(1) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the computer isturned on.(2) Integrated w

Front componentsComponent Description(1) Power light●On: The computer is on.●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.●Off: The computer is off or

Right-side componentsComponent Description(1) Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.(2) Optical drive Reads and writes to

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

Bottom componentsComponent Description(1) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive and, on select models, the wireless LAN(WLAN) device.CAUTION: To prevent

Wireless antennasAt least 2 antennas send and receive signals from one or more wireless devices. These antennas arenot visible from the outside of the

Additional hardware componentsComponent Description(1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.(2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power

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

2 Wireless, local area network, andmodemUsing wireless devicesWireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer ma

Identifying wireless and network status iconsIcon Name DescriptionWireless (connected) Identifies the location of the wireless lights and the wireless

Using HP Wireless AssistantA wireless device can be turned on or off using HP Wireless Assistant. If a wireless device is disabledby Setup Utility, it

Using a WLANWith a WLAN device, you can access a wireless local area network (WLAN), which is composed of othercomputers and accessories that are link

Protecting your WLANBecause the WLAN standard was designed with only limited security capabilities—basically to foil casualeavesdropping rather than m

Safety warning noticeWARNING! To reduce the possibility of heat-related injuries or of overheating the computer, do notplace the computer directly on

Connecting to a WLANTo connect to the WLAN, follow these steps:1. Be sure that the WLAN device is on. If it is on, the wireless light is on. If the wi

Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cableco

Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsSome possible causes for wireless connection problems include the following:●Network configuration (SSID o

Cannot connect to a preferred networkWindows can automatically repair a corrupted WLAN connection:●If there is a network icon in the notification area

If you are provided with new wireless network keys and SSID for a network, and if you have previouslyconnected to that network, follow the steps below

Using the modem (select models only)The modem must be connected to an analog telephone line using a 6-pin, RJ-11 modem cable (includedwith select mode

Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapterTelephone jacks vary by country. To use the modem and the modem cable (included with select modelsonl

Adding new locations when travelingBy default, the only location setting available to the modem is a location setting for the country in whichyou purc

Solving travel connection problemsIf you experience modem connection problems when using the computer outside of the country in whichyou purchased it,

7. Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing.8. Click OK twice.Connecting to a local area networkConnecting to a local area network (L

iv Safety warning notice

3 Pointing devices and keyboardUsing the TouchPadThe following illustration and table describe the computer TouchPad.Component Description(1) TouchPad

Setting TouchPad preferencesUse Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as buttonconfiguration, click speed, and

Using keyboard hotkeysHotkeys are combinations of the fn key (1) and either the esc key (2) or one of the function keys (3) orone of the navigation ke

To use a hotkey command on the computer keyboard, follow either of these steps:●Briefly press the fn key, and then briefly press the second key of the

Opening the Print Options windowPress fn+f2 to open the Print Options window of the active Windows application.Opening a Web browserPress fn+f3 to ope

Initiating SleepCAUTION: To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating Sleep.Press fn+f5 to initiate Sleep.When Sleep is in

Playing, pausing or resuming an audio CD or a DVDThe fn+f9 hotkey functions only when an audio CD or a DVD is inserted:●If the audio CD or the DVD is

Using keypadsThe computer has an embedded numeric keypad and also supports an optional external numeric keypador an optional external keyboard that in

Using the embedded numeric keypadThe 15 keys of the embedded numeric keypad can be used like the keys on an external keypad. Whenthe embedded numeric

Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardDirt and grease on the TouchPad can cause the pointer to jump around on the screen. To avoid this,clean the TouchPad

Table of contents1 FeaturesIdentifying hardware ...

4 MultimediaMultimedia featuresYour computer includes multimedia features that allow you to listen to music, watch movies, and viewpictures. Your comp

Identifying your multimedia componentsComponent Description(1) Webcam light (select models only) Turns on when video software accesses the webcam.(2)

Adjusting the volumeYou can adjust the volume using the following controls:●Computer volume hotkeys—A combination of the fn (1) key and either the hom

c. Under Behaviors, select Show icon and notifications for the Volume icon.d. Click OK.●Program volume control:Volume can also be adjusted within some

Multimedia softwareYour computer includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play music and watchmovies. The following sections provi

AudioYour computer enables you to use a variety of audio features:●Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers●Record s

NOTE: For best results when recording, speak directly into the microphone and record sound in asetting free of background noise.To confirm or change t

Connecting an HDMI deviceThe computer includes an HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) port. The HDMI port connectsthe computer to an optional

Configuring audio for HDMITo configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to theHDMI port on your compu

Webcam (select models only)Your computer may include an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. The webcam is aninput device that allows

Cannot connect to a preferred network ... 23Network icon is not displayed .

Adjusting webcam propertiesYou can adjust webcam properties using the Properties dialog box, which is accessible from variousprograms that use the web

TroubleshootingThe following sections describe several common issues and resolutions.The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or

The computer does not detect the optical driveIf Windows does not detect an installed device, the device driver software may be missing or corrupted.I

A disc does not play●Save your work and close all open programs before playing a CD or a DVD.●Log off the Internet before playing a CD or a DVD.●Be su

A DVD movie stops, skips, or plays erratically●Clean the disc.●Conserve system resources by trying the following suggestions:◦Log off the Internet.◦Ch

A DVD playing in Windows Media Player produces no sound or displayUse DVD Play to play a DVD. DVD Play is installed on the computer, and is also avail

Obtaining the latest HP device drivers1. Open your Web browser, go to http://www.hp.com/support, and select your country or region.2. Click the option

5 Power managementSetting power optionsUsing power-saving statesThe computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation

●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

Using power plansA power plan is a collection of system settings that manages how the computer uses power. Powerplans can help you conserve power or m

4 MultimediaMultimedia features ...

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

Connecting the AC adapterWARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:Plug the power cord into an AC outlet that is easily

Testing an AC adapterTest the AC adapter if the computer exhibits any of the following symptoms when it is connected to ACpower:●The computer will not

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

Displaying the remaining battery charge▲Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.Inserti

3. Pivot the battery (2) upward and remove the battery from the computer (3).Charging a batteryWARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you a

Maximizing battery discharge timeBattery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on battery power. Maximumdischarge time gradual

Resolving a low battery levelCAUTION: To reduce the risk of losing information when the computer reaches a critical battery leveland has initiated Hib

Calibrating a batteryCalibrate a battery under the following conditions:●When battery charge displays seem inaccurate●When you observe a significant c

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

Using external AC power ... 60Connect

7. Click OK.8. Click Save changes.Conserving battery power●Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options > Power save

Shutting down the computerCAUTION: Unsaved information will be lost when the computer is shut down.The Shut down command closes all open programs, inc

6DrivesHandling drivesDrives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Refer to the following cautionsbefore handling drives. Ad

Optical driveYour computer includes an optical drive that expands the functionality of the computer. Identify whatkind of device is installed in your

Using optical discsAn optical drive supports optical discs. Your optical drive can read standard CD and DVD discs, and ifit is a Blu-ray Disc ROM Driv

Selecting the right discAn optical drive supports optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs). CDs, used to store digital data, are alsoused for commercial aud

LightScribe DVD+R discsUse LightScribe DVD+R discs for sharing and storing data, home videos, and photos. These discs areread-compatible with most DVD

Configuring AutoPlay1. Select Start > Default Programs > Change AutoPlay settings.2. Confirm that the Use AutoPlay for all media and devices che

Observing the copyright warningIt is a criminal offense, under applicable copyright laws, to make unauthorized copies of copyright-protected material,

Creating (burning) a CD or DVDIf your computer includes a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW optical drive, you can use software suchas Windows Media Player or

Playing a CD, DVD, or BD ... 76Configuring AutoPlay ...

Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD)1. Press the release button (1) on the drive bezel to release the disc tray, and then gently pull out thetray

Removing the optical drive The optical drive can be removed to reduce the weight of the computer:1. Save your work.2. Shut down the computer and close

10. Reconnect external power and external devices.11. Turn on the computer.Using external drivesRemovable external drives expand your options for stor

Improving hard drive performanceUsing Disk DefragmenterAs you use the computer, files on the hard drive become fragmented. Disk Defragmenter consolida

Replacing the hard driveCAUTION: To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the

9. Remove the 3 hard drive screws.10. Pull the hard drive tab to the left (1), and then lift the hard drive away from the computer (2).To install a ha

2. Slide the hard drive to the right until it snaps into place (2).3. Replace the 3 hard drive screws.4. Align the tabs (1) on the hard drive cover wi

6. Tighten the hard drive cover screws (3).Replacing the hard drive 87

7 External devices and external mediacardsUsing a USB deviceA USB port connects an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, pri

Removing a USB deviceCAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure tosafely remove a USB device.CAUTI