HP ProBook Notebook PC User Guide - Windows XP
Table Of Contents
- Features
- Wireless, modem, and local area network
- Pointing devices and keyboard
- Using pointing devices
- Using the keyboard
- Using hotkeys
- Displaying system information
- Initiating Sleep
- Decreasing screen brightness
- Increasing screen brightness
- Switching the screen image
- Opening the default e-mail application
- Opening the default Web browser
- Muting speaker sound
- Decreasing speaker sound
- Increasing speaker sound
- Playing the previous track or section of an audio CD or a DVD
- Playing, pausing, or resuming an audio CD or a DVD
- Playing the next track or section of an audio CD or a DVD
- Using hotkeys
- Using QuickLook
- Using QuickWeb
- Using the embedded numeric keypad
- Using an optional external numeric keypad
- Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard
- Multimedia
- Multimedia features
- Multimedia software
- Audio
- Video
- Optical drive (select models only)
- Identifying the installed optical drive
- Using optical discs (CDs, DVDs, and BDs)
- Selecting the right disc (CDs, DVDs, and BDs)
- Playing a CD, DVD, or BD
- Configuring AutoPlay
- Changing DVD region settings
- Observing the copyright warning
- Copying a CD or DVD
- Creating (burning) a CD, DVD, or BD
- Removing an optical disc (CD, DVD, or BD)
- Troubleshooting
- The optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD, DVD, or BD
- The computer does not detect the optical drive
- Preventing playback disruptions
- A disc does not play
- A disc does not play automatically
- A movie stops, skips, or plays erratically
- A movie is not visible on an external display
- The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion
- A device driver must be reinstalled
- Webcam
- Power management
- Setting power options
- Using external AC power
- Using battery power
- Finding battery information in Help and Support
- Using Battery Check
- Displaying the remaining battery charge
- Inserting or removing the battery
- Charging a battery
- Maximizing battery discharge time
- Managing low battery levels
- Calibrating a battery
- Conserving battery power
- Storing a battery
- Disposing of a used battery
- Replacing the battery
- Testing an AC adapter
- Shutting down the computer
- Drives
- External devices
- External media cards
- Memory modules
- Security
- Protecting the computer
- Using passwords
- Using Computer Setup security features
- Using antivirus software
- Using firewall software
- Installing critical updates
- Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager (select models only)
- Installing a security cable
- Software updates
- Backup and recovery
- Computer Setup
- MultiBoot
- Management and printing
- Index
Using an eSATA device
An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external
hard drive.
Some eSATA devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device.
For more information about device-specific software, refer to the software manufacturer’s instructions.
These instructions may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer’s Web site.
NOTE: The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device.
Connecting an eSATA device
CAUTION: To prevent damage to an eSATA port connector, use minimal force to connect an eSATA
device.
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To connect an eSATA device to the computer, connect the eSATA cable for the device to the
eSATA port.
You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.
Stopping and removing an eSATA device
CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop the eSATA device before
removing it.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to an eSATA connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the eSATA
device.
1. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the
taskbar.
NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon
(< or <<) in the notification area.
2. Click the name of the device in the list.
NOTE: If the device is not displayed, you do not have to stop the device before you remove it.
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