HP X1000 (DS829AV) manual Stopping and Removing a PC Card

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Hardware Options and Upgrades

Stopping and Removing a PC Card

ÄCAUTION: To prevent loss of work or an unresponsive system, stop the PC Card before removing it.

✎Stopping a PC Card, even if it is not in use, conserves power.

1.Close all applications and complete all activities that are supported by the PC Card.

2.To stop a PC Card, select the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, then select the PC Card. (To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, select in the taskbar the icon for Show Hidden Icons.)

3.To release the PC Card, press the PC Card eject button 1. (If the PC Card button does not extend while a PC Card is in the PC Card slot, press the button once to extend the button, then press the button again to release the PC Card.)

4.Gently pull out the PC Card 2.

Removing a PC Card

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Contents Startup and Reference Guide Contents Startup PartSetting Up the Hardware Inserting a Battery Pack Opening the Notebook Connecting the Notebook to External Power Charging a New Battery Pack Turning On the Notebook Installing Basic Software Setting Up the SoftwareInstalling Optional Software Turning Off the Notebook Setting Regional and Display PreferencesProtecting the Notebook Against Viruses Protecting the Notebook from Power SurgesUsing the Notebook Safely Part Reference Startup and Reference Guide-Part Hardware ContentsDisplay DisplayTouchPad TopTop TouchPad Top Keys and Antenna Keys and AntennaTop Power Controls Power ControlsTop Lights LightsTop Audio Buttons and Speakers Audio Buttons and SpeakersFront Panel Front PanelRear Panel Connectors and Jacks Connectors and JacksRear Panel Rear Panel Vent VentLeft Side Left SideRight Side Right SideBays and Memory Compartment UndersideUnderside Bays and Memory Compartment Underside Docking Connector and Vent Docking Connector and VentsLabels Cables and Cord Additional Standard ComponentsAdditional Standard Components Cables and Cord Additional Standard Components Adapters and Battery Pack Adapters and Battery PackFor Information About These Topics Select This Guide Restoration and Documentation CDsKeyboard Identifying TouchPad Components TouchPadSetting TouchPad Preferences Using the TouchPadIdentifying Hotkeys HotkeysHotkey Quick Reference Hotkey ProceduresSwitch Image Fn+F4 Hotkey CommandsOpen Help and Support Window Fn+F1 Open Internet Explorer Fn+F3Decrease Brightness Fn+F7 Initiate QuickLock Fn+F6Increase Brightness Fn+F8 Play, Pause, or Resume an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F9Stop an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F10 KeypadPlay Previous Track of an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F11 Play Next Track of an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F12Turning the Keypad On and Off Switching the Functions of Keypad KeysKeyboard Identifying the Battery and Power/Standby PowerStandby Understanding Standby, Hibernation and ShutdownHibernation Shutdown Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown Identifying Power Controls and Indicators Using Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown ProceduresTurning the Notebook or Display On or Off Using Emergency Shutdown ProceduresInitiating or Resuming from Standby Task Procedure ResultInitiating or Restoring from Hibernation Setting Power Control Preferences Identifying the Battery and Power/Standby Lights Using Battery PowerCharging a Battery Pack Switching Between Battery and External PowerObtaining Accurate Charge Information Monitoring the Charge in a Battery PackDisplaying Charge Information Identifying Low-Battery Conditions Managing Low-Battery ConditionsResolving Low-Battery Conditions When to Calibrate Calibrating a Battery PackHow to Calibrate Charging the Battery PackPower Recharging the Battery Pack Storing a Battery PackBattery Conservation Settings and Procedures Replacing a Battery Pack Recycling or Disposing of a Used Battery Pack Power Drives and Drive Media Understanding Drive and Drive Media Terms Caring for Drives and Drive Media Adding a Drive to the System Using the IDE Drive LightInserting a Disc Inserting or Removing a DiscRemoving a Disc With Power Removing a Disc Without Power Playing a Disc Displaying Media ContentsObserving the Copyright Warning Protecting PlaybackReplacing the Internal Hard Drive Setting the Boot OrderRemoving the hard drive retaining screws Removing an internal hard drive from the hard drive bay Inserting an internal hard drive into the hard drive bay Replacing the hard drive retaining screw Multimedia Adjusting Volume Connecting an Audio Device Using the Internal SpeakersIdentifying the audio jacks Connecting the Audio Connecting an S-Video DeviceConnecting the Video Changing the Color Television Format Turning a Video Device On and OffUsing Windows Media Player Using Multimedia SoftwareUsing WinDVD Playing a DVD or Video CDManaging DVD Region Settings Understanding Easy CD Creator Features Using Easy CD CreatorChoosing Recording Media Preparing to Use Easy CD CreatorResponding to the UDF Prompt Formatting Recording Media Selecting Easy CD Creator SettingsMultimedia Communications Modem Selecting Connectors Connecting the ModemConnecting a Modem to an RJ-11 Jack Connecting a Modem with an Adapter Displaying the Current Country Configuration Using the Modem While Traveling InternationallyAdding a Country Configuration Check the Dialing Mode Solving Travel Connection ProblemsCheck the Line Check the Dial Tone Check the Telephone NumberFinding AT Command Information Accessing Communication SoftwareNetwork Connecting the Network Cable Infrared Accessing the Network at StartupTurning a Network Connection Off and On Setting Up an Infrared Transmission Avoiding Standby While Using Infrared Hardware Options Upgrades Connecting a USB Device Connecting a Powered DeviceSelecting a PC Card Using a PC CardInserting a PC Card Configuring a PC CardStopping and Removing a PC Card Using the SD Card Light Using an SD Card or MMCInserting an SD Card or MMC Disabling or Restarting an SD Card or MMC Removing an SD Card or MMCDisplaying Memory Information Increasing MemoryRemoving or Inserting a Memory Module Opening the memory compartment Removing a memory module Inserting a memory module Closing the memory compartment Connecting an optional cable lock Connecting an Optional Cable LockHardware Options and Upgrades Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Accessing Notebook Product Information Preparing for a Software UpdateUpdating Software Accessing Notebook ROM Information Downloading and Installing a ROM Update Downloading and Installing an UpdateDownloading a ROM Update Installing a ROM Update Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq Restoring to a System Restore Point Setting a System Restore PointBacking Up and Restoring Data Repairing the Operating System Repairing or Reinstalling Operating SystemReinstalling the Operating System Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software Using the Setup Utility Installing a Retail Version of an Operating SystemOpening the Setup Utility Restoring Setup Utility Default Settings Navigating and Selecting in the Setup UtilityExiting the Setup Utility Using the Help and Support Window Using the Support UtilitiesObtaining Support Telephone Numbers Using Support Telephone NumbersPreparing to Call Technical Support Operating Environment SpecificationsInput Power Rating Rated Input PowerFinding More Environmental Information Specifications Index CD-R vs. CD-RW 6-10 Compaq Support Software Index-3 Environmental specifications A-1 error message No Dial Tone Index-5 Advanced Users Only guide Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Index-7 Regulatory and Safety Notices Safety & Comfort Guide See also software VCR Index Index-12

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