HP Compaq Presario CQ56-104CA, Compaq Presario CQ56-100XX, Compaq Presario CQ56-109WM, Compaq Presario CQ56-110US, Compaq Presario CQ56-112NR Getting Started Guide

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Getting Started

HP Notebook

Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

First Edition: August 2010

Document Part Number: 621595-001

Product notice

This guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer.

Software terms

By installing, copying, downloading, or otherwise using any software product preinstalled on this computer, you agree to be bound by the terms of the HP End User License Agreement (EULA). If you do not accept these license terms, your sole remedy is to return the entire unused product (hardware and software) within 14 days for a refund subject to the refund policy of your place of purchase.

For any further information or for requesting a full refund of the computer, please contact your local point of sale (the seller).

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. Also, do not allow the AC adapter to come into contact with the skin or a soft surface, such as pillows or rugs or clothing, during operation. The computer and the AC adapter comply with the user-accessible surface temperature limits defined by the International Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment (IEC 60950).

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Table of contents

1 Welcome

Finding information ............................................................................................................................... 2

2 Getting to know your computer

Top ...................................................................................................................................................... 5

TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 5

Lights ................................................................................................................................... 5

Button and speakers ............................................................................................................ 7

Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 8

Right side ............................................................................................................................................. 9

Left side .............................................................................................................................................. 10

Display ................................................................................................................................................ 11

Wireless antennas .............................................................................................................................. 12

Bottom ................................................................................................................................................ 13

Additional hardware ............................................................................................................................ 14

3 Networking

Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ............................................................................................ 16

Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................... 16

Connecting to an existing WLAN ....................................................................................... 16

Setting up a new WLAN network ....................................................................................... 17

Configuring a wireless router ............................................................................ 18

Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................... 18

4 Keyboard and pointing devices

Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 19

Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 21

Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 21

Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 21

Turning the TouchPad on and off ...................................................................... 21

Navigating ......................................................................................................... 22

Selecting ........................................................................................................... 22

Using TouchPad gestures ................................................................................. 23

Scrolling ............................................................................................ 23

5 Maintenance

Inserting or removing the battery ........................................................................................................ 25

Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ............................................................................................... 27

Removing the hard drive .................................................................................................... 27

Installing the hard drive ...................................................................................................... 28

Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 30

Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 33

Routine care ....................................................................................................................................... 33

Cleaning the display .......................................................................................................... 33

Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................................. 33

6 Backup and recovery

Recovery discs ................................................................................................................................... 34

Performing a system recovery ............................................................................................................ 35

Recovering using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) ........................... 35

Recovering using the recovery discs ................................................................................. 36

Backing up your information ............................................................................................................... 36

Using Windows Backup and Restore ................................................................................ 36

Using system restore points .............................................................................................. 37

Pinching/Zooming ............................................................................. 24

Rotating ............................................................................................ 24

When to create restore points ........................................................................... 37

Create a system restore point ........................................................................... 37

Restore to a previous date and time ................................................................. 37

7 Customer support

Contacting customer support ............................................................................................................. 38

Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 39

8 Specifications

Input power ......................................................................................................................................... 40

Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 40

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 42

1Welcome

Finding information

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After you set up and register the computer, it is important to take the following steps:

Connect to the Internet—Set up your wired or wireless network so that you can connect to the

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Internet. For more information, refer to

Update your antivirus software—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The

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software is preinstalled on the computer and includes a limited subscription for free updates. For more information, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide. For instructions on accessing this guide, refer to

Finding information on page 2.

Networking on page 15.

Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. Refer to

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computer on page 4 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 19 for additional information.

Create recovery discs—Recover the operating system and software to factory settings in case

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of system instability or failure. For instructions, refer to

Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer. Select

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Start > All Programs. For details about using the software included with the computer, refer to the software manufacturer's instructions, which may be provided with the software or on the manufacturer's website.

Backup and recovery on page 34.

Getting to know your

Finding information

The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks.

Resources For information about

Quick Setup poster

HP Notebook Reference Guide

To access this guide, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.

Help and Support

To access Help and Support, select Start > Help and

Support.

NOTE: For country- or region-specific support, go to

http://www.hp.com/support, select your country or

region, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices

To access the notices, select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.

Safety & Comfort Guide

How to set up the computer

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How to identify computer components

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Power management features

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How to maximize battery life

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How to use the multimedia features of the computer

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How to protect the computer

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How to care for the computer

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How to update the software

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Operating system information

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Software, driver, and BIOS updates

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Troubleshooting tools

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How to access technical support

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Regulatory and safety information

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Battery disposal information

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Proper workstation setup, posture, health, and work habits

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To access this guide:

Select Start > Help and Support > User Guides.

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http://www.hp.com/ergo.

Go to

Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet

This booklet is provided with your computer.

HP website

To access this website, go to

support.

http://www.hp.com/

Electrical and mechanical safety information

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HP support telephone numbers

Support information

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Ordering parts and finding additional help

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Software, driver, and BIOS (Setup Utility) updates

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Accessories available for the device

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2 Chapter 1 Welcome

Resources For information about

Limited Warranty*

To access the warranty:

Select Start > Help and Support > HP Warranty.

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Go to

http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.

*You may find the HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located in the Start menu on your computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. Some countries/regions may provide a printed HP Limited Warranty in the box. In countries/ regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a printed copy at

orderdocuments or write to:

North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA

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Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy

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Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507

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Please include your product number, warranty period (found on your serial number label), name, and postal address.

Warranty information

http://www.hp.com/go/

Finding information 3

2 Getting to know your computer

Top

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Right side

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Left side

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Display

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Wireless antennas

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Bottom

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Additional hardware

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4 Chapter 2 Getting to know your computer

Top

TouchPad

Component Description

(1) TouchPad light To turn the TouchPad on and off, quickly double-tap the TouchPad

light.

Lights

Off: TouchPad is on.

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Amber: TouchPad is off.

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(2) TouchPad zone* Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the screen.

(3) Left TouchPad button* Press the left side of the TouchPad button to execute functions

performed by the left button on an external mouse.

(4) Right TouchPad button* Press the right side of the TouchPad button to execute functions

performed by the right button on an external mouse.

*This table describes factory settings. To view and change pointing device preferences, select Start > Devices and Printers, right-click the device representing your computer, and then select Mouse settings.

There is an unmarked scroll zone inside the right edge of the TouchPad. To scroll up and down using the TouchPad vertical scroll zone, slide your finger up or down inside the right edge of the TouchPad.

For more information about TouchPad features, refer to

Using the TouchPad on page 21.

NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.

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Component Description

(1) TouchPad light

(2) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.

(3) Power light

(4) Wireless light

Off: TouchPad is on.

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Amber: TouchPad is off.

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On: The computer is on.

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Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.

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Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.

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White: An integrated wireless device, such as a wireless local

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area network (WLAN) device and/or a Bluetooth® device, is on.

Amber: All wireless devices are off.

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Button and speakers

NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.

Component Description

(1) Speaker grill Two integrated speakers produce sound.

(2) Power button*

*This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, press f1 to open Help and Support.

When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the

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computer.

When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate

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Sleep.

When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button

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briefly to exit Sleep.

When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button briefly

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to exit Hibernation.

If the computer has stopped responding and Windows® shutdown procedures are ineffective, press and hold the power button for at least 5 seconds to turn off the computer.

To learn more about your power settings, select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options.

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Keys

NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.

Component Description

(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the

fn key.

(2) Send e-mail key Opens a new e-mail in your default e-mail client.

(3) Media application key Launches CyberLink PowerDVD.

(4) Web browser key Launches your default web browser.

(5) Print key Sends the currently-active document to the default printer.

(6) Calculator key Launches the calculator application.

(7) fn key Displays system information when pressed in conjunction with the

(8) Windows logo key Displays the Windows® Start menu.

(9) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items where the cursor is positioned.

(10) Action keys Execute frequently-used system actions.

esc key.

Refer to Using the keyboard on page 19 for information about using action keys.

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Right side

NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.

Component Description

(1) Optical drive (select models only) Reads and writes to an optical disc.

(2) Optical drive light (select models only) Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.

(3) USB port Connects an optional USB device.

(4) AC adapter light

(5) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.

(6) Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.

Blinking white: The computer is in Sleep mode.

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White: The computer is connected to external power.

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Amber: The computer is charging.

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Off: The computer is not connected to external power.

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NOTE: The security cable is designed to act as a deterrent, but

it may not prevent the computer from being mishandled or stolen.

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