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Removing a PC Card, Safely Remove Hardware

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PC Cards and ExpressCards Removing a PC Card Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of work or an unresponsive system, stop the PC Card before removing it. 1. Stop the PC Card by selecting the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar, and then selecting the PC Card. (To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, select Show Hidden Icons on the taskbar.) 2. Press the PC Card eject button 1. (This action extends the button into position for releasing the PC Card.) 3. Gently slide out the card 2. 4. Replace the PC Card cover if you are not inserting another PC Card. ✎ An inserted PC Card uses power even when not in use. To conserve power, stop or remove a PC Card when you are not using it. 6-4 Hardware and Software Guide

Section	Page
Contents	3
Component ID	10
Top Components	11
Keys	11
TouchPad	12
Power Controls	13
Buttons	14
Lights	16
Wireless Antennae (Select Models Only)	17
Front Components	18
Speakers, Display Release Button and Consumer IR Lens	18
Lights	19
Left-Side Components	20
Ports and Jacks	20
Media and Memory Card Slots	22
Right-Side Components	23
Bottom Components	25
Mini PCI and Memory Module Compartment	25
Bays, Battery Latch and Vents	26
Additional Hardware Components	27
Additional Components	28
Optical Discs	28
Labels	28
Power	30
Power Sources	31
Standby and Hibernation	32
Standby	32
Hibernation	33
Initiating Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown	34
When You Leave Your Work	34
When the Power Supply Is Uncertain	34
When Using Infrared Communication or Drive Media	35
Default Power Settings	36
Turning the Notebook On or Off	36
Initiating or Resuming from Standby	37
Initiating or Restoring from Hibernation	38
Emergency Shutdown Procedures	39
Power Options	39
Using Power Schemes	39
Setting a Standby Password	40
Setting Other Power Preferences	40
Processor Performance Controls (Select Models Only)	42
Battery Pack	44
Charging a Battery Pack	44
Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack	45
Obtaining Accurate Charge Reports	45
Displaying Charge Reports	45
Low-Battery Conditions	46
Identifying Low-Battery Conditions	46
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions	47
Calibrating a Battery Pack	48
When to Calibrate	48
How to Calibrate	49
Conserving Battery Pack Power	51
Conserving Power as You Work	52
Selecting Power Conservation Settings	52
Replacing a Battery Pack	53
Removing a Battery Pack	53
Inserting a Battery Pack	54
Storing a Battery Pack	55
Disposing of a Used Battery Pack	56
Keyboard and TouchPad	57
TouchPad	58
TouchPad Components	58
Using the TouchPad	59
Setting TouchPad Preferences	60
Hotkeys	61
Identifying Hotkeys	61
Hotkey Quick Reference	62
Hotkey Procedures	63
Using Hotkeys on the Internal Keyboard	63
Using Hotkeys on an External Keyboard	63
Using Hotkey Commands	63
Open Help and Support Center (fn+f1)	63
Open Print Window (fn+f2)	64
Open Web Browser (fn+f3)	64
Switch Image (fn+f4)	64
Initiate Standby (fn+f5)	65
Initiate QuickLock (fn+f6)	66
Decrease Brightness (fn+f7)	67
Increase Brightness (fn+f8)	67
Media Activity Hotkeys (fn+f9 through fn+f12)	67
Navigate Back (fn+backspace)	69
Select an Item on the Screen (fn+enter)	69
Display System Information (fn+esc)	69
Quick Launch Buttons (Select Models Only)	70
Keypads	71
Using an Embedded Numeric Keypad	71
Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys	72
Using an External Numeric Keypad	72
Turning Num Lock Mode On and Off As You Work	73
Multimedia	74
Audio Features	74
Adjusting the Volume	74
Using the Audio-In (Microphone) Jack	75
Using the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jack	75
Connecting the Audio-Out (Headphone) Jack	76
Video Features	77
Connecting an S-Video Device	77
Connecting the Audio	77
Connecting the Video	78
Displaying a Video Image	79
Multimedia Software	79
Observing the Copyright Warning	80
Installing Software	81
Enabling AutoPlay	81
Changing DVD Region Settings	82
Using the Operating System	82
Using WinDVD	83
Using Other DVD Software	83
Drives	84
Drive Care	85
Removing the Primary Hard Drive	86
Reinstalling the Primary Hard Drive	88
Removing an Optical Disc (Without Power)	90
Displaying Optical Disc Contents	91
Avoiding Standby or Hibernation	91
PC Cards and ExpressCards	92
What Is a PC Card?	92
Inserting a PC Card	93
Removing a PC Card	95
What Is an ExpressCard?	96
Configuring an ExpressCard	97
Inserting an ExpressCard	97
Removing an ExpressCard	99
Digital Memory Cards (Select Models Only)	100
Using Digital Media	100
Inserting Digital Cards	101
Removing Digital Cards	102
Disabling or Restarting Digital Cards	103
Memory Modules	104
What Is a Memory Module?	104
Replacing a Memory Module	105
Hibernation File	109
USB Devices	110
What Is USB?	110
Using USB Devices	111
Operating System and Software	111
Modem and Networking	112
Internal Modem	112
Connecting a Modem Cable	113
Using a Country-Specific Modem Cable Adapter	114
Modem Region Selection	115
Viewing the Current Regional Selection	115
Adding New Locations When Traveling	115
Solving Travel Connection Problems	116
Preinstalled Communication Software	118
Network Cable	118
Wireless (Select Models Only)	120
Wireless Local Area Network (Select Models Only)	122
Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home	124
Using a WLAN Connection	125
Using Wireless Security Features	126
Installing Wireless Software (Optional)	126
Identifying a WLAN Device	127
Accessing WLAN Software and Documentation	127
Troubleshooting Devices	128
Bluetooth (Select Models Only)	129
Device Power States	131
Turning On the Devices	133
Turning Off and Disabling the Devices	134
Security	135
Security Features	135
Security Preferences in the Setup Utility	136
QuickLock	137
Passwords	137
HP and Windows Passwords	138
HP and Windows Password Guidelines	139
HP Administrator Password	140
Setting HP Administrator Passwords	141
Entering HP Administrator Passwords	142
Power-On Passwords	142
Setting Power-On Passwords	142
Entering Power-On Passwords	143
Device Security	144
Antivirus Software	145
Critical Security Updates for Windows XP	146
Firewall Software	147
Optional Security Cable	148
Setup Utility	150
Opening the Setup Utility	151
Changing the Language of the Setup Utility	151
Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility	152
Displaying System Information	152
Restoring Default Settings in the Setup Utility	153
Using Advanced Setup Utility Features	153
Closing the Setup Utility	154
Software Updates and Recoveries	155
Software Updates	155
Preparing for a Software Update	156
Accessing Notebook Product Information	156
Accessing Notebook ROM Information	157
Downloading and Installing an Update	158
Downloading and Installing a ROM Update	158
Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq	160
System Restore Points	162
Setting a Restore Point	162
Restoring to a Restore Point	163
Repairing or Reinstalling Applications	163
Reinstalling Applications from Your Hard Drive	164
Reinstalling Applications from Discs	164
Repairing the Operating System	165
Reinstalling the Operating System	166
Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software	167
Updating Reinstalled Software	168
Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System	168
Notebook Care	169
Temperature	170
Keyboard	171
Display	172
TouchPad	172
Travel and Shipping	173
Preparation for Travel and Shipping	173
Tips for Traveling with Your Notebook	173
Specifications	175
Operating Environment	175
Rated Input Power	176
Expansion Port Input/Output Signals (Select Models Only)	177