HP Notebook Reference Guide - Windows 7 and Windows Vista
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Networking (select models only)
- Multimedia
- Power management
- Shutting down the computer
- Setting power options
- Using Power Assistant (select models only)
- Using battery power
- Finding additional battery information
- Using Battery Check
- Displaying the remaining battery charge
- Maximizing battery discharge time
- Managing low battery levels
- Conserving battery power
- Storing a battery
- Disposing of a used battery
- Replacing the battery
- Using external AC power
- Switching between graphics modes (select models only)
- External cards and devices
- Using Media Card Reader cards (select models only)
- Using PC Cards (select models only)
- Using ExpressCards (select models only)
- Using smart cards (select models only)
- Using a USB device
- Using 1394 devices (select models only)
- Using an eSATA device (select models only)
- Using a serial device (select models only)
- Using optional external devices
- Drives
- Security
- Protecting the computer
- Using passwords
- Using antivirus software
- Using firewall software
- Installing critical security updates
- Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only)
- Installing an optional security cable
- Using the fingerprint reader (select models only)
- Maintenance
- Computer Setup (BIOS) and System Diagnostics
- MultiBoot
- Management
- Traveling with the computer
- Troubleshooting resources
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Index
NOTE: To conserve power, stop or remove a PC Card when it is not in use.
Removing a PC Card
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of data or an unresponsive system, stop a PC Card before
removing it.
1. Save your information and close all programs associated with the PC Card.
2. Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then
follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Release and remove the PC Card:
a. Press the PC Card eject button (1).
This action extends the button into position for releasing the PC Card.
b. Press the PC Card eject button again to release the PC Card.
c. Pull the PC Card (2) out of the slot.
Using ExpressCards (select models only)
An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot.
Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are designed to conform to the standard specifications of the
PCMCIA.
Configuring an ExpressCard
Install only the software required for the card. If you are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer
to install device drivers:
● Install only the device drivers for your operating system.
● Do not install additional software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that are
supplied by the ExpressCard manufacturer.
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