Compaq Bluetooth Headset - Manual

(4) 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 > Devices and Printers . Then, right-click the device representing your computer, and select Mouse settings . Light ...

Keys Component Description (1) Function keys Execute frequently used system functions whenpressed in combination with the fn key. (2) fn key Executes frequently used system functions whenpressed in combination with a function key. (3) Windows® logo key Displays the Windows Start menu. (4) Windows ap...

Right-side components Component Description (1) USB ports (2) Connect optional USB devices. (2) Digital Media Slot Supports the following optional digital card formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● MS/Pro ● MultiMediaCard (MMC) ● Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card ● xD-Picture card (3) External monitor port C...

Component Description (2) Power connector Connects an AC adapter. (3) AC adapter light ● On: The computer is connected to externalpower. ● Off: The computer is not connected to externalpower. (4) Vent Enables airflow to cool internal components. NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool...

Component Description (1) Speakers (2) Produce sound. (2) Internal display switch Turns off the display if the display is closed while thepower is on. NOTE: The display switch is not visible from the outside of the computer. (3) Webcam Captures still photographs and videos. NOTE: To capture videos, ...

Component Description NOTE: The computer fan starts up automatically to cool internal components and prevent overheating. It is normalfor the internal fan to cycle on and off during routineoperation. (4) Memory module compartment Contains the memory module slot. Wireless antennas Component Descripti...

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 it is not plugged into external power. *Batteries and power cords vary in appearance by region and country....

2 Power management Setting power options Using power-saving states The computer has two power-saving states enabled at the factory: Sleep and Hibernation. When Sleep is initiated, the power light blinks and the screen clears. Your work is saved to memory.Exiting Sleep is faster than exiting Hibernat...

Initiating and exiting Hibernation The system is set at the factory to initiate Hibernation after 1,080 minutes of inactivity when running onbattery power or when the battery reaches a critical battery level. NOTE: The system will not initiate Hibernation when running on external power. NOTE: To red...

Select Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Power Options , and then select a power plan from the list. Customizing a power plan 1. Click the Battery Meter icon in the notification area, and then click More power options . – or – Select Start > Control Panel > System and Secu...

When you disconnect external AC power, the following events occur: ● The computer switches to battery power. ● The display brightness is automatically decreased to save battery life. To increase displaybrightness, press the fn+f4 hotkey or reconnect the AC adapter. Connecting the AC adapter WARNING!...

You can keep a battery in the computer or in storage, depending on how you work. Keeping the batteryin the computer whenever the computer is plugged into AC power charges the battery and also protectsyour work in case of a power outage. However, a battery in the computer slowly discharges when theco...

2. Slide the battery release latches (1) to release the battery, and then remove the battery (2) . Charging a battery WARNING! Do not charge the computer battery while you are onboard aircraft. The battery charges whenever the computer is plugged into external power through an AC adapter, anoptional...

Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on battery power. Maximumdischarge time gradually shortens, as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. Tips for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Decrease the brightness on the display...

Resolving a low battery level CAUTION: To reduce the risk of losing information when the computer reaches a critical battery level and has initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the power light turns off. Resolving a low battery level when external power is available ▲ Connect one of the ...

To discharge a battery: 1. Unplug the computer from its external power source, but do not turn off the computer. 2. Run the computer on battery power until the battery is discharged. The battery light begins to blinkwhen the battery has discharged to a low battery level. When the battery is discharg...

● Use the fn+f3 and fn+f4 hotkeys to adjust screen brightness as needed. ● If you leave your work, initiate Sleep or Hibernation, or shut down the computer. Storing a battery CAUTION: To prevent damage to a battery, do not expose it to high temperatures for extended periods of time. If a computer wi...

3 Internet Your computer supports the following types of Internet access: ● Wired—You can access the Internet by connecting to a broadband network using the RJ-45(network) jack. ● Wireless—For mobile Internet access, you can use a wireless connection. To learn about settingup a wireless network or a...

Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network (LAN) requires an 8-pin, RJ-45 network cable (purchasedseparately). If the network cable contains noise suppression circuitry (1) , which prevents interference from TV and radio reception, orient the circuitry end of the cable (2) towa...

Connecting to a wireless network Using wireless devices Wireless technology transfers data across radio waves instead of wires. Your computer may beequipped with one or more of the following wireless devices: ● Wireless local area network (WLAN) device—Connects the computer to wireless local areanet...

Network status (connected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed andone or more LAN devices are connected to the network. Network status (disconnected) Indicates that one or more of your LAN drivers are installed butno LAN devices are connected to the network. Using the wirele...

To view the state of the wireless devices, click the Show hidden icons icon, the arrow at the left of the notification area, and position the mouse pointer over the wireless icon. If the wireless icon is not displayed in the notification area, complete the following steps to changeWireless Assistant...

Setting up a WLAN To set up a WLAN and connect to the Internet, you need the following equipment: ● A broadband modem (either DSL or cable) (1) and high-speed Internet service purchased from an Internet service provider (ISP) ● A wireless router (purchased separately) (2) ● The wireless device (3) T...

● Use wireless encryption A variety of sophisticated encryption protocols is available for your WLAN. Find the solution thatworks best for your network security: ◦ Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a wireless security protocol that encodes or encrypts all network data before it is transmitted using ...

More information about using a WLAN is available through the following resources: ● Information from your ISP and the manufacturer's instructions included with your wireless routerand other WLAN equipment ● Information and Web site links provided in Help and Support For a list of public WLANs near y...

Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) An HP Mobile Broadband Module is a wireless wide area network (WWAN) device that provides accessto information wherever mobile network operator service is available. Using HP Mobile Broadbandrequires a network service provider (called a mobile network o...

5. Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface, with the battery bay toward you. 6. Remove the battery. 7. Insert the SIM into the SIM slot, and gently push the SIM into the slot until it is firmly seated. 8. Replace the battery. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband is disabled if the battery is not replac...

Using HP Mobile Broadband Setup Utility (select models only) HP Mobile Broadband Setup Utility provides basic information about setting up HP Mobile Broadband. NOTE: HP Mobile Broadband Setup Utility is not available in all regions. When you first turn on HP Mobile Broadband, the Getting Started wit...

Using Bluetooth wireless devices A Bluetooth device provides short-range wireless communications that replace the physical cableconnections that traditionally link electronic devices such as the following: ● Computers (desktop, notebook, PDA) ● Phones (cellular, smart phone) ● Imaging devices (print...

4 Multimedia Multimedia features Your computer includes multimedia features that allow you to listen to music, watch movies, and viewpictures. Your computer may include the following multimedia components: ● Integrated speakers for listening to music ● Integrated webcam that allows you to capture ph...

Adjusting the volume You can adjust the volume using the following computer volume action keys: ● Computer volume hotkey—A combination of the fn key (1) and either the f8 (2) , f10 (3) , or f11 (4) function key: ◦ To mute or restore volume, press fn+f8 . ◦ To decrease volume, press fn+f10 . ◦ To inc...

c. Under Behaviors in the Volume section, select Show icon and notifications . d. Click OK . ● Program volume control: Volume can also be adjusted within some programs. Multimedia software Your computer includes preinstalled multimedia software that allows you to play music, watch movies,and view pi...

Audio Your computer has a variety of audio features that allow you to: ● Play music using your computer speakers and/or connected external speakers. ● Record sound using the internal microphone or an optional external headset microphone. ● Download music from the Internet. ● Create multimedia presen...

Video Your computer enables you to use a variety of video features: ● Watch movies ● Play games over the Internet ● Edit pictures and video to create presentations ● Connect external video devices Connecting an external monitor or projector Use a VGA cable (purchased separately) to connect an extern...

Webcam Your computer includes an integrated webcam, located at the top of the display. The webcam is an inputdevice that allows you to capture still photographs and videos. NOTE: To record videos, you must install additional webcam software. To access the webcam: 1. Select Start > All Programs &g...

5 Security Protecting the computer Standard security features provided by the Windows operating system and the non-Windows SetupUtility can protect your personal settings and data from a variety of risks. Follow the procedures in this chapter to use the following features: ● Passwords ● Firewall sof...

You can use the same password for a Setup Utility feature and for a Windows security feature. You canalso use the same password for more than one Setup Utility feature. Use the following guidelines when setting a password in Setup Utility: ● A password can be any combination of up to 8 letters and n...

Password Function Power-on password* ● Protects access to the computer contents. ● After this password is set, it must be entered each timeyou turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibernation. CAUTION: If you forget your power-on password, you cannot turn on or restart the computer, or exit Hibe...

Using antivirus software When you use the computer for e-mail or Internet access, you expose it to computer viruses that candisable the operating system, programs, or utilities or cause them to function abnormally. Antivirus software can detect most viruses, destroy them, and in most cases, repair d...

Installing critical updates CAUTION: Microsoft sends alerts regarding critical updates. To protect the computer from security breaches and computer viruses, install all critical updates from Microsoft as soon as you receive analert. Updates to the operating system and other software may have become ...

6 Digital cards Optional digital cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are oftenused with digital media–equipped cameras and PDAs as well as with other devices. The Digital Media Slot supports the following formats: ● Memory Stick (MS) ● MS/Pro ● MultiMediaCard (...

Removing a digital card CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely remove the digital card. 1. Save your information and close all programs associated with the digital card. NOTE: To stop a data transfer, click Cancel in the operating sys...

7 USB devices Using a USB device Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect an optional externaldevice, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub. Devices can be connected tothe system, an optional docking device, or an optional expansion prod...

Removing a USB device CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely remove a USB device. CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB device. To stop and remove a USB device: 1. Double-click the S...

8 Pointing devices and keyboard Setting pointing device preferences Use Mouse Properties in Windows® to customize settings for pointing devices, such as buttonconfiguration, click speed, and pointer options. To access Mouse Properties, select Start > Devices and Printers . Then, right-click the d...

Function Hotkey Initiate Sleep. fn+f1 Switch the image. fn+f2 Decrease screen brightness. fn+f3 Increase screen brightness. fn+f4 Initiate QuickLock. fn+f6 Mute or restore speaker sound. fn+f8 Decrease speaker sound. fn+f10 Increase speaker sound. fn+f11 To use a hotkey command on the computer keybo...

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of information loss, save your work before initiating Sleep. The computer must be on before you can initiate Sleep. NOTE: If a critical battery level occurs while the computer is in Sleep, the computer initiates Hibernation and the information stored in memory is saved to...

9 Drives Identifying installed drives To view the drives installed on the computer, select Start > Computer . Handling drives Drives are fragile device components that must be handled with care. Refer to the following cautionsbefore handling drives. Additional cautions are included with the proce...

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, observe these precautions: Before you move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow thescreen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive. Before han...

Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. To connect an external device: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be...

10 Memory modules The computer has one memory module compartment, which is located on the bottom of the computer.The memory capacity of the computer can be upgraded by replacing the existing memory module in thememory module slot. WARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock and damage to the equip...

11 Updating software Updated versions of the software provided with your computer may be available on the HP Web site. Most software and BIOS updates on the HP Web site are packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs . Some download packages contain a file named Readme.txt, which contains informati...

Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you currently have and then download and installthe new BIOS. Determining the BIOS version To determine whether available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installedon the computer, you need to know t...

Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: 1. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer: Select Start > Help and Support > Maintain , and then select the software and drivers update. 2. Follow t...

12 Setup Utility Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility is a ROM-based information and customization utility that can be used even when yourWindows operating system is not working. The utility reports information about the computer and provides settings for startup, security, and otherpreferences. To ...

Setup Utility menus The menu tables in this section provide an overview of Setup Utility options. NOTE: Some of Setup Utility menu items listed in this chapter may not be supported by your computer. Main menu Select To do this System information ● View and change the system time and date. ● View ide...

Diagnostics menu Select To do this Hard Disk Self Test (select models only) Run a comprehensive self-test on the hard drive. Memory Test Run a diagnostic test on the system memory. Setup Utility menus 73

Index A AC adapter connecting 14identifying 9 AC adapter light, identifying 6administrator password creating 46entering 46managing 46 airport security devices 60antennas 8applications key, Windows 3audio devices, connecting external 40 audio functions, checking 40audio-in (microphone) jack 6, 37audi...