HP Compaq Presario CQ57-300 Getting Started Manual
Getting Started
Compaq Notebook
© Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard
Development Company, L.P.
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or omissions contained herein.
First Edition: August 2011
Document Part Number: 657025-001
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 .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Finding information ............................................................................................................................... 2
2 Getting to know your computer ..................................................................................................................... 4
Top ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 4
Lights ................................................................................................................................... 5
Buttons ................................................................................................................................. 6
Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Right side ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Left side ................................................................................................................................................ 9
Display ................................................................................................................................................ 10
Bottom ................................................................................................................................................ 11
3 HP QuickWeb ................................................................................................................................................ 12
Starting HP QuickWeb ....................................................................................................................... 13
4 Networking .................................................................................................................................................... 14
Using an Internet service provider (ISP) ............................................................................................ 15
Connecting to a wireless network ....................................................................................................... 15
Connecting to an existing WLAN ....................................................................................... 16
Setting up a new WLAN network ....................................................................................... 16
Configuring a wireless router ............................................................................ 17
Protecting your WLAN ....................................................................................... 17
5 Keyboard and pointing devices ................................................................................................................... 18
Using the keyboard ............................................................................................................................ 18
Using the action keys ......................................................................................................... 18
Using pointing devices ....................................................................................................................... 20
Setting pointing device preferences ................................................................................... 20
Using the TouchPad .......................................................................................................... 20
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Turning the TouchPad off and on ...................................................................... 21
Navigating ......................................................................................................... 21
Selecting ........................................................................................................... 22
Using TouchPad gestures ................................................................................. 22
Scrolling ............................................................................................ 23
Pinching/Zooming ............................................................................. 23
Rotating ............................................................................................ 24
Flicking ............................................................................................. 24
6 Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 25
Inserting or removing the battery ........................................................................................................ 25
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive ............................................................................................... 27
Removing the hard drive .................................................................................................... 27
Installing a hard drive ......................................................................................................... 28
Adding or replacing memory modules ................................................................................................ 30
Updating programs and drivers .......................................................................................................... 34
Cleaning your computer ..................................................................................................................... 34
Cleaning the display .......................................................................................................... 34
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard .............................................................................. 34
7 Backup and recovery .................................................................................................................................... 35
Restore ............................................................................................................................................... 36
Creating restore media ....................................................................................................................... 36
Performing a system restore .............................................................................................................. 37
Restoring using the dedicated recovery partition (select models only) .............................. 37
Restoring using the restore media ..................................................................................... 38
Changing the computer boot order .................................................................................... 39
Backing up and recovering your information ...................................................................................... 39
Using Windows Backup and Restore ................................................................................ 40
Using Windows system restore points ............................................................................... 41
When to create restore points ........................................................................... 41
Create a system restore point ........................................................................... 41
Restore to a previous date and time ................................................................. 41
8 Customer support ......................................................................................................................................... 42
Contacting customer support ............................................................................................................. 42
Labels ................................................................................................................................................. 43
9 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 44
Input power ......................................................................................................................................... 44
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DC plug of external HP power supply ................................................................................ 44
Operating environment ....................................................................................................................... 45
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 46
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1Welcome
● Finding information
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
Internet. For more information, refer to
Networking on page 14.
● Set up HP QuickWeb—Immediately access the Internet, widgets, and communications
programs without launching your main operating system. For more information, refer to
HP QuickWeb on page 12.
●
Update your antivirus software—Protect your computer from damage caused by viruses. The
software is preinstalled on the computer and includes a limited subscription for free updates. For
more information, refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide.
● Get to know your computer—Learn about your computer features. Refer to
Getting to know
your computer on page 4 and Keyboard and pointing devices on page 18 for additional
information.
●
Create recovery discs—Recover the operating system and software to factory settings in case
of system instability or failure. For instructions, refer to
Backup and recovery on page 35.
●
Find installed software—Access a list of the software preinstalled on the computer. Select
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 Web site.
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Finding information
The computer comes with several resources to help you perform various tasks.
Resource Contents
Instructions for setting up the computer
●
How to set up the computer
● Identification of computer components
Getting Started
To access this guide:
Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and
Support > HP Documentation.
●
Computer features
● Instructions for the following:
◦ Connecting to a wireless network
◦ Using the keyboard and pointing devices
◦
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive and memory
modules
◦
Performing a backup and a recovery
◦
Contacting customer support
●
Computer specifications
HP Notebook Reference Guide
To access this guide:
Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and
Support > HP Documentation.
●
Power management features
● Instructions for the following:
◦
Maximizing battery life
◦
Using the multimedia features of the computer
◦ Protecting the computer
◦
Caring for the computer
◦
Updating the software
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.
●
Operating system information
● Software, driver, and BIOS updates
● Troubleshooting tools
● Instructions for contacting customer support
Regulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices
To access this guide:
Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and
Support > HP Documentation.
●
Regulatory and safety information
● Battery disposal information
Safety & Comfort Guide
To access this guide:
Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and
Support > HP Documentation.
– or –
Go to
http://www.hp.com/ergo.
●
Proper workstation setup
● Guidelines for posture and work habits that maximize your
comfort and decrease your risk of injury
●
Electrical and mechanical safety information
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Resource Contents
Worldwide Telephone Numbers booklet
This booklet is provided with your computer.
HP customer support telephone numbers
HP Web site
To access this Web site, go to
http://www.hp.com/
support.
●
Customer support information
● Information for ordering parts
●
Software, driver, and BIOS updates
●
Information about accessories for the computer
Limited Warranty*
To access the warranty:
Select Start > All Programs > HP Help and
Support > HP Documentation.
– or –
Go to
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments.
Warranty information
*You can find the expressly provided HP Limited Warranty applicable to your product located with the electronic guides on
your computer and/or on the CD/DVD provided in the box. In some countries/regions, HP may provide a printed HP Limited
Warranty in the box. For some countries/regions where the warranty is not provided in printed format, you may request a
printed copy from
http://www.hp.com/go/orderdocuments or write to:
● North America: Hewlett-Packard, MS POD, 11311 Chinden Blvd, Boise, ID 83714, USA
● Europe, Middle East, Africa: Hewlett-Packard, POD, Via G. Di Vittorio, 9, 20063, Cernusco s/Naviglio (MI), Italy
●
Asia Pacific: Hewlett-Packard, POD, P.O. Box 200, Alexandra Post Office, Singapore 911507
Please include your product number, warranty period (found on your serial number label), name, and postal address.
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2 Getting to know your computer
● Top
●
Right side
●
Left side
●
Display
●
Bottom
Top
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) TouchPad light ● Amber: The TouchPad is off.
●
Off: The TouchPad is on.
(2)
TouchPad on/off button Turns the TouchPad on and off. Quickly double-tap the
TouchPad on/off button to turn the TouchPad on and off.
(3) TouchPad zone Moves the pointer and selects or activates items on the
screen.
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Component Description
(4) Left TouchPad button Functions like the left button on an external mouse.
(5) Right TouchPad button Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
Lights
Component Description
(1) TouchPad light ● Amber: The TouchPad is off.
●
Off: The TouchPad is on.
(2) Caps lock light ● White: Caps lock is on.
●
Off: Caps lock is off.
(3) Power light ● White: The computer is on.
●
Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●
Off: The computer is off.
(4)
Wireless light
●
White: An integrated wireless device, such as a
wireless local area network (WLAN) device and/or a
Bluetooth® device, is on.
● Amber: All wireless devices are off.
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Buttons
Description
Power button
●
When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the
computer.
● When the computer is on, press the button briefly to initiate
Sleep.
●
When the computer is in the Sleep state, press the button
briefly to exit Sleep.
●
When the computer is in Hibernation, press the button
briefly 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, or
refer to the HP Notebook Reference Guide.
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Keys
Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination
with the fn key.
(2) Action keys Execute frequently used system functions.
(3) fn key Displays system information when pressed in combination
with the esc key.
(4)
Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
(5)
QuickWeb key
●
When the computer is off or in Hibernation, press the
button to open HP QuickWeb.
●
When the computer is in Microsoft Windows, press
the button to open the default Web browser.
● When the computer is in HP QuickWeb, press the
button to open the default Web browser.
NOTE: For more information, refer to
HP QuickWeb
on page 12 in this guide and to the HP QuickWeb
software Help. If your computer does not have HP
QuickWeb software, the button does not perform any
action or function.
(6)
Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
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Right side
Component Description
(1) Optical drive (select models only) Reads and writes to an optical disc.
(2) Optical drive light
●
On: The optical drive is in use.
● Off: The optical drive is idle.
(3)
USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
(4) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
(5)
AC adapter light
●
White: The computer is connected to external
power and the battery is fully charged.
● Amber: A battery is charging.
(6)
Security cable slot Attaches an optional security cable to the computer.
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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Left side
Component Description
(1)
External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(2) Vents (2) Enable airflow to cool internal components.
NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to
cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is
normal for the internal fan to cycle on and off during
routine operation.
(3)
RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(4)
HDMI port (select models only) Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a
high-definition television, or any compatible digital or
audio component.
(5)
USB port Connects an optional USB device.
(6)
Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone,
stereo array microphone, or monaural microphone.
(7)
Audio-out (headphone) jack Connects optional powered stereo speakers,
headphones, earbuds, a headset, or television audio.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury,
adjust the volume before putting on headphones,
earbuds, or a headset. For additional safety information,
refer to the Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental
Notices.
NOTE: When a device is connected to the jack, the
computer speakers are disabled.
(8) Digital Media Slot Supports the following digital card formats:
● MultiMediaCard
● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
● Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card
(9)
Drive light Blinking white: The hard drive is being accessed.
(10)
Power light
●
White: The computer is on.
● Blinking white: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●
Off: The computer is off.
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