HP Presario CQ50-100 - Notebook PC user guide

Notebook Tour

User Guide

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or omissions contained herein.

Second Edition: June 2008

Document Part Number: 482522-002

Product notice

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

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 contact
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 Identifying hardware

2 Components

Top components ................................................................................................................................... 2

TouchPad ............................................................................................................................ 2

Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 3

Buttons and speakers .......................................................................................................... 4

Front components ................................................................................................................................ 5

Rear component ................................................................................................................................... 6

Right-side components ......................................................................................................................... 7

Left-side components ........................................................................................................................... 8

Bottom components ............................................................................................................................. 9

Display components ........................................................................................................................... 10

Lights ................................................................................................................................. 11

Cleaning the display .......................................................................................................... 11

Wireless antennae (select models only) ............................................................................................. 12

Additional hardware components ....................................................................................................... 13

3 Labels

Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 15

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1 Identifying hardware

To see a list of hardware installed in the computer, follow these steps:

1. Select Start > Computer > System properties.

2. In the left pane, click Device Manager.

You can also add hardware or modify device configurations using Device Manager.

NOTE: Windows® includes the User Account Control feature to improve the security of your computer.

You may be prompted for your permission or password for tasks such as installing software, running
utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Help and Support for more information.

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2 Components

Top components

TouchPad

Component Description

(1) TouchPad light

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

(3) Left TouchPad button* Functions like the left button on an external mouse.

(4) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.

(5) TouchPad vertical scroll zone Scrolls up or down.

(6) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad.

*This table describes factory settings. To view and change TouchPad preferences, select Start > Control Panel > Hardware
and Sound > Mouse.

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White: TouchPad is enabled.

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Amber: TouchPad is disabled.

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Keys

Component Description

(1) esc key Displays system information about your computer when pressed in

combination with the

(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in

combination with a function key or the

(3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.

(4) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.

(5) Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.

(6) Volume keys Adjusts system volume when pressed in combination with the fn

key.

(7) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in

combination with the

fn key.

esc key.

fn key.

Top components 3

Buttons and speakers

Component Description

(1) Speakers (2) Produce sound.

(2) Power button

(3) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off, but does not create a wireless

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 Maintenance > Power Options.

connection.

NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order to establish a

wireless connection.

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Front components

Component Description

(1) Power light

(2) Battery light

(3) Drive light Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.

(4) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array

(5) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo

NOTE: This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located

in Help and Support.

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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On: A battery is charging.

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Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has

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reached a low battery level. When the battery reaches a
critical battery level, the battery light begins blinking rapidly.

Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,

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the light is turned off when all batteries in the computer are
fully charged. If the computer is not plugged into an external
power source, the light stays off until the battery reaches a low
battery level.

microphone, or monaural microphone.

speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.

Front components 5

Rear component

Component Description

Vent Enables 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.

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Right-side components

Component Description

(1) Optical drive Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical

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

(3) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.

(4) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) Connects a modem cable.

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

discs.

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

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

Right-side components 7

Left-side components

Component Description

(1) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.

(2) AC adapter light

(3) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.

(4) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.

(5) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-

(6) USB port Connects an optional USB device.

(7) Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats:

(8) Digital Media Slot light On: A digital card is being accessed.

On: The computer is connected to external power.

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Off: The computer is not connected to external power.

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definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component.

Memory Stick (MS)

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Memory Stick Pro (MSP)

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MultiMediaCard (MMC)

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Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card

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xD-Picture Card (XD)

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xD-Picture Card (XD) Type H

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xD-Picture Card (XD) Type M

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Bottom components

Component Description

(1) Battery bay Holds the battery.

(2) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.

(3) WLAN module compartment Holds the WLAN module.

CAUTION: To prevent an unresponsive system, replace the

wireless module only with a wireless module authorized for use in
the computer by the governmental agency that regulates wireless
devices in your country or region. If you replace the module and
then receive a warning message, remove the module to restore
computer functionality, and then contact technical support through
Help and Support.

(4) Vents (4) 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.

(5) Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slots.

(6) Hard drive bay Holds the hard drive.

Bottom components 9

Display components

Component Description

(1) Integrated webcam light On: The integrated webcam is in use.

(2) Integrated webcam Records audio and video and captures still photographs.

(3) Internal microphone Records sound.

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Lights

Component Description

(1) TouchPad light

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

(3) Power light*

(4) Wireless light

(5) Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the integrated numeric keypad is enabled.

*The light on the power button is visible only when the computer is open. The power light on the front of the computer is visible
whether the computer is open or closed.

Cleaning the display

To remove smudges and lint, frequently clean the display with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. If the screen
requires additional cleaning, use premoistened antistatic wipes or an antistatic screen cleaner.

CAUTION: To prevent permanent damage to the computer, never spray water, cleaning fluids, or

chemicals on the display.

White: TouchPad is enabled.

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Amber: TouchPad is disabled.

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

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

Amber: All wireless devices are turned off.

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Display components 11

Wireless antennae (select models only)

On select computer models, at least 2 antennae send and receive signals from one or more wireless
devices. These antennae are not visible from the outside of the computer.

NOTE: For optimal transmission, keep the areas immediately around the antennae free from

obstructions.

To see wireless regulatory notices, refer to the section of the Regulatory, Safety and Environmental
Notices that applies to your country or region. These notices are located in Help and Support.

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Additional hardware components

Component Description

(1) Power cord* Connects an AC adapter to an AC outlet.

(2) AC adapter Converts AC power to DC power.

(3) Battery* Powers the computer when the computer is not plugged into

(4) Modem cable* (select models only) Connects the internal modem to an RJ-11 telephone jack or to a

*Modem cables, batteries, and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.

external power.

country- or region-specific modem adapter.

Additional hardware components 13

3 Labels

The labels affixed to the computer provide information you may need when you troubleshoot system
problems or travel internationally with the computer.

Service tag: Provides the product brand and series name, serial number (s/n), and product number

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(p/n) of your computer. Have this information available when you contact technical support. The
service tag label is affixed to the bottom of the computer.

Microsoft® Certificate of Authenticity: Contains the Windows® Product Key. You may need the

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Product Key to update or troubleshoot the operating system. This certificate is affixed to the bottom
of the computer.

Regulatory label: Provides regulatory information about the computer. The regulatory label is

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affixed inside the battery bay.

Modem approval label: Provides regulatory information about the modem and lists the agency

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approval markings required by some of the countries or regions in which the modem has been
approved for use. You may need this information when traveling internationally. The modem
approval label is affixed inside the hard drive and WLAN module door.

Wireless certification label(s) (select models only): Provide information about optional wireless

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devices and the approval markings of some of the countries or regions in which the devices have
been approved for use. An optional device may be a wireless local area network (WLAN) device
or an optional Bluetooth® device. If your computer model includes one or more wireless devices,
one or more certification labels are included with your computer. You may need this information
when traveling internationally. Wireless certification labels are affixed inside the hard drive and
WLAN module door.

SIM (subscriber identity module) label (select models only): Provides the ICCID (Integrated Circuit

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Card Identifier) of your SIM. This label is located inside the battery bay.

HP Broadband Wireless Module serial number label (select models only): Provides the serial

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number of your HP Broadband Wireless Module. This label is located inside the battery bay.

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Index

A

AC adapter light, identifying 8
AC adapter, identifying 13
antennae 12
applications key, Windows 3
audio-in (microphone) jack,

identifying 5

audio-out (headphone) jack,

identifying 5

B

battery bay 14
battery bay, identifying 9
battery light, identifying 5
battery release latch,

identifying 9
battery, identifying 13
bays

battery 9, 14

hard drive 9
Bluetooth label 14
buttons

power 4

TouchPad 2

TouchPad on/off 2

wireless 4

C

caps lock, lights 11
Certificate of Authenticity label 14
cleaning the display 11
compartments

memory module 9

WLAN module 9
components

additional hardware 13

bottom 9

display 10

front 5

left-side 8

rear 6
right-side 7

top 2
connectors, power 8
cord, power 13

D

Digital Media Slot light,

identifying 8
Digital Media Slot, identifying 8
drive light, identifying 5
drives, hard 9

E

esc key, identifying 3
external monitor port,

identifying 8

F

fn key, identifying 3
function keys, identifying 3

H

hard drive bay, identifying 9
HDMI port, identifying 8
headphone (audio-out) jack 5
HP Broadband Wireless Module

serial number label 14

I

integrated webcam ,

identifying 10
internal microphone,

identifying 10

J

jacks

audio-in (microphone) 5
audio-out (headphone) 5

RJ-11 (modem) 7
RJ-45 (network 8

K

keypad keys, identifying 3
keys

esc 3
fn 3
function 3
keypad 3
volume 3
Windows applications 3
Windows logo 3

L

labels

Bluetooth 14
HP Broadband 14
Microsoft Certificate of

Authenticity 14
modem approval 14
regulatory 14
service tag 14
SIM 14
wireless certification 14
WLAN 14

latches

battery release 9

lights

AC adapter 8
battery 5
caps lock 11
Digital Media Slot 8
drive 5
num lock 11
power 5, 11
TouchPad 2, 11
wireless 11

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M

memory module compartment,

identifying 9
microphone (audio-in) jack 5
microphone, internal 10
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity

label 14
modem approval label 14
modem cable, identifying 13
monitor port, external 8

N

num lock light, identifying 11

O

operating system

Microsoft Certificate of

Authenticity label 14

Product Key 14

optical drive, identifying 7

P

ports

external monitor 8
HDMI 8

USB 7, 8
power button, identifying 4
power connector, identifying 8
power cord, identifying 13
power light, identifying 5, 11
Product Key 14
product name and number,

computer 14

R

regulatory information

modem approval label 14

regulatory label 14

wireless certification labels 14
RJ-11 (modem) jack,

identifying 7

RJ-45 (network) jack,

identifying 8

slots

Digital Media 8
memory module 9
security cable 7

speakers, identifying 4

T

TouchPad buttons, identifying 2
TouchPad light, identifying 2, 11
TouchPad on/off button 2
TouchPad scrolling zones,

identifying 2
TouchPad, identifying 2
traveling with the computer

modem approval label 14
wireless certification labels 14

U

USB ports, identifying 7, 8

V

vents, identifying 6, 9
volume keys, identifying 3

W

webcam light, identifying 10
webcam, identifying 10
Windows applications key,

identifying 3
Windows logo key, identifying 3
wireless antennae 12
wireless button 4
wireless certification label 14
wireless light, identifying 11
WLAN device 14
WLAN label 14
WLAN module compartment,

identifying 9

S

scrolling zones, TouchPad 2
security cable slot, identifying 7
serial number, computer 14
service tag 14
SIM label 14

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