HP Presario CQ40-500 - Notebook PC User manual

Notebook Tour
User Guide

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First Edition: November 2008
Document Part Number: 506243-001
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
Lights ................................................................................................................................... 2
Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only) ........................................... 4
Keys ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Display ................................................................................................................................. 6
Front components ................................................................................................................................ 8
Rear component ................................................................................................................................... 9
Right-side components ....................................................................................................................... 10
Left-side components ......................................................................................................................... 11
Bottom components ........................................................................................................................... 12
Wireless antennae (select models only) ............................................................................................. 13
Additional hardware components ....................................................................................................... 14
3 Labels
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 16
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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 applications, running
utilities, or changing Windows settings. Refer to Windows Help for more information.
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2 Components
Top components
TouchPad
Component Description
(1) TouchPad light ●White: TouchPad is enabled.
●Amber: TouchPad is disabled.
(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) TouchPad on/off button Enables/disables the TouchPad.
(5) TouchPad scroll zone* Scrolls up or down.
(6) Right TouchPad button* Functions like the right button on an external mouse.
*This table describes factory settings. To view or change pointing device preferences, select Start >Control Panel >Hardware
and Sound >Mouse.
Lights
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
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Component Description
(1) Power lights (2)* ●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(2) Battery light ●On: A battery is charging.
●Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has
reached a low battery level or a critical battery level.
●Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,
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.
(3) Drive light ●Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
●On: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily
parked the internal hard drive.
(4) Caps lock light On: Caps lock is on.
(5) Wireless light ●Blue: 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.
(6) Volume mute light ●White: Computer sound is turned on.
●Amber: Computer sound is turned off.
(7) Volume down light On: The volume scroll zone is being used to decrease speaker
volume.
(8) Volume up light On: The volume scroll zone is being used to increase speaker
volume.
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Component Description
(9) Num lock light On: Num lock is on or the embedded numeric keypad is enabled.
*The 2 power lights display the same information. 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.
Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader (select models only)
NOTE: Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your computer.
Component Description
(1) Speakers (2) Produce sound.
(2) Power button* ●When the computer is off, press the button to turn on the
computer.
●When the computer is on, briefly press the button to initiate
Sleep.
●When the computer is in the Sleep state, briefly press the
button to exit Sleep.
●When the computer is in Hibernation, briefly press the button
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.
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Component Description
To learn more about your power settings, select Start >Control
Panel >System and Maintenance >Power Options.
(3) DVD button (select models only) Launches the DVD Play program (for models with DVD Play
preinstalled).
NOTE: If the computer has been set up to require a logon
password, you may be asked to log on to Windows. DVD Play
launches after you log on. Refer to the DVD Play software Help for
more information.
(4) Wireless button Turns the wireless feature on or off but does not establish a
wireless connection.
NOTE: A wireless network must be set up in order to establish a
wireless connection.
(5) Volume mute button Mutes and restores speaker sound.
(6) Volume scroll zone Adjusts speaker volume. Slide your finger to the left to decrease
volume and to the right to increase volume. You can also tap the
minus sign on the scroll zone to decrease volume, or tap the plus
sign on the scroll zone to increase volume.
(7) Fingerprint reader (select models only) Allows a fingerprint logon to Windows, instead of a password logon.
*This table describes factory settings. For information about changing factory settings, refer to the user guides located in Help
and Support.
Keys
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
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Component Description
(1) esc key Displays system information when pressed in combination with the
fn key.
(2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with a function key or the esc key.
(3) Windows logo key Displays the Windows Start menu.
(4) Embedded numeric keypad keys Can be used like the keys on an external numeric keypad.
(5) Windows applications key Displays a shortcut menu for items beneath the pointer.
(6) Navigation keys (home, pg up, pg down) Execute volume mute, volume up, or volume down when pressed
in combination with the fn key.
(7) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions when pressed in
combination with the fn key.
Display
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Component Description
(1) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while the computer is
turned on.
(2) Internal microphones (2) Record sound.
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Component Description
NOTE: If there is a microphone icon next to each microphone
opening, your computer has internal microphones.
Depending on your computer model, the computer may have 1 or
2 internal microphones.
(3) Integrated webcam light On: The integrated webcam is in use.
(4) Integrated webcam Records video and captures still photographs.
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Front components
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Component Description
(1) Power light ●On: The computer is on.
●Blinking: The computer is in the Sleep state.
●Off: The computer is off or in Hibernation.
(2) Battery light ●On: A battery is charging.
●Blinking: A battery that is the only available power source has
reached a low battery level or a critical battery level.
●Off: If the computer is plugged into an external power source,
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.
(3) Drive light ●Blinking: The hard drive or optical drive is being accessed.
●On: HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has temporarily
parked the internal hard drive.
(4) Consumer infrared lens (select models only) Receives a signal from the HP Remote Control (select models
only).
(5) Audio-in (microphone) jack Connects an optional computer headset microphone, stereo array
microphone, or monaural microphone.
(6) Audio-out (headphone) jack Produces sound when connected to optional powered stereo
speakers, headphones, ear buds, a headset, or television audio.
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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
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Component Description
(1) Optical drive light Blinking: The optical drive is being accessed.
(2) Optical drive Reads optical discs and, on select models, also writes to optical
discs.
(3) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices.
(4) RJ-11 (modem) jack (select models only) Connects a modem cable.
(5) Power connector Connects an AC adapter.
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Left-side components
NOTE: Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.
Component Description
(1) 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.
(2) External monitor port Connects an external VGA monitor or projector.
(3) Expansion port 3 (select models only) Connects the computer to an optional docking device or optional
expansion product.
NOTE: The computer has only one expansion port. The term
expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port.
(4) RJ-45 (network) jack Connects a network cable.
(5) HDMI port Connects an optional video or audio device, such as a high-
definition television, or any compatible digital or audio component.
(6) eSATA/USB port (select models only) Connects high-performance eSATA components, such as an
eSATA external hard drive, or connects an optional USB device.
NOTE: Depending on your computer model, the computer may
include a USB port only.
(7) Digital Media Slot light On: A digital card is being accessed.
(8) Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats:
●Memory Stick (MS)
●Memory Stick Pro (MSP)
●MultiMediaCard (MMC)
●Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●xD-Picture Card (XD)
(9) ExpressCard slot (select models only) Supports optional ExpressCards.
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Bottom components
Component Description
(1) Hard drive and WLAN module compartment Holds the hard drive and, for select models only, the wireless LAN
(WLAN) device.
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.
(2) Memory module compartment Contains the 2 memory module slots.
(3) Mini Card compartment Holds a WLAN device (select models only).
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) Battery release latch Releases the battery from the battery bay.
(5) Battery bay Holds the battery.
(6) 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.
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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
external power.
*Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country.
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