HP V5226TU, V5224TU, V5221TU, V5221EA, V5219TU, V5218TU, V5215LA, V5215TU manual Using the expansion port

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Using the expansion port

The expansion port on the left side of the computer allows you to connect the computer to an optional expansion product. An optional expansion product provides additional ports and connectors that can be used with the computer.

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Contents Page Page Table of contents Power Drives MultimediaWireless Select Models Only External Media CardsExternal Devices Memory ModulesSetup Utility Software Update and RecoveryModem and Local Area Network SecurityTroubleshooting Routine CareElectrostatic Discharge 163Enww Enww Components Select Hardware tab Device ManagerKeys Top componentsComponent Description TouchPad Buttons and switches Lights Front components Display componentsRight-side components Rear componentsComponentDescription Enww Left-side components Bottom components Wireless antennae select models only Additional hardware components Labels Specifications Rated input powerInput Power Rating Operating environmentExpansion port input/output signals Feature SupportEnww TouchPad and Keyboard TouchPadUsing an external mouse Using the TouchPadSetting TouchPad preferences Keyboard HotkeysHotkey procedures Hotkey quick referenceDisplay and clear system information fn+esc Function Key CombinationOpen the Print Options window fn+f2 Open the Help and Support Center fn+f1Open a Web browser fn+f3 Switch the screen image fn+f4 Initiate standby fn+f5Initiate QuickLock fn+f6 Decrease screen brightness fn+f7Increase screen brightness fn+f8 Play, pause or resume an audio CD or a DVD fn+f9Using the embedded numeric keypad KeypadsEnabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad ComponentSwitching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Using an external numeric keypadEnabling or disabling num lock mode as you work TouchPad and Keyboard Power Power control and light locationsPower Power sources Task Recommended power sourceConnecting the AC adapter Standby Standby and hibernationHibernation When a reliable power supply is unavailable When you leave your workInitiating standby, hibernation or shutdown Enww Default power settings Using emergency shutdown proceduresTask Procedure Result Turning the computer or display on or offTask Procedure Initiating or resuming from standbyInitiating or restoring from hibernation HibernateAccessing Power Options Properties Power optionsDisplaying the Power Meter icon Setting or changing a power scheme Setting a security promptProcessor performance controls Battery packs Inserting or removing a battery packCharging a battery pack Monitoring the charge of the battery pack Interpreting charge indicatorsObtaining accurate charge information Displaying charge information on the screenManaging low-battery conditions Identifying low-battery conditionsLow-battery condition Critical low-battery conditionResolving low-battery conditions When external power is availableWhen a charged battery pack is available When no power source is availableCalibrating a battery pack When to calibrateHow to calibrate Charging the battery packDischarging the battery pack Conserving power as you work Conserving battery powerRecharging the battery pack Disposing of a used battery pack Storing a battery packSelecting power conservation settings Drives Drive careIDE drive light Hard drive Enww Tighten the hard drive cover screws Optical drives DVD-ROM ±RW/RInserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc with power Removing an optical disc without power Avoiding standby or hibernation Using the optical drive Identifying the installed optical driveMultimedia Multimedia hardwareInserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc with power Removing an optical disc without power Using media activity hotkeys Using the audio features Using the audio-out headphone jack Using the audio-in microphone jackUsing S/PDIF digital audio select models only Adjusting the volume Using the video features Using the external monitor portUsing the S-Video-out jack Remote control select models only HP Mobile Remote Control PC Card versionInserting the battery PC Card version Enww Storing the remote control in the PC Card slot Button quick reference PC Card version Media playing, press to pause the media Button Function in Microsoft Windows BackHP Mobile Remote Control PC Card version component functions HP Mobile Remote Control ExpressCard version Inserting the battery ExpressCard versionEnww Storing the remote control in the ExpressCard slot Button quick reference ExpressCard version Press to stop the current media activity, such as Press to go back to the previous track or chapter Troubleshooting the remote control Problem Possible solutionInstalling multimedia software from a CD select models only Identifying preinstalled multimedia softwareMultimedia software Using multimedia software Protecting playback Protecting the CD or DVD write processChanging DVD region settings Observing the copyright warningMultimedia External Media Cards Media Reader cards select models onlyInserting a digital card Stopping or removing a digital card Configuring a PC Card PC Cards select models onlyInserting a PC Card Stopping or removing a PC CardEnww ExpressCards Configuring an ExpressCardSelecting an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Enww Stopping or removing an ExpressCard Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceExternal Devices Stopping a USB device Required USB softwareUsing a 1394 device select models only Connecting a 1394 deviceStopping a 1394 device Required 1394 softwareUsing the expansion port Memory Modules Adding or replacing memory modulesEnww Enww Enww Effects of increasing memory Video memory settings select models only Wireless features Wireless Select Models OnlyIdentifying an 802.11 wireless device Wireless controls Wireless devices select models only Setting up a Wlan in your home Connecting to a public Wlan Connecting to a Wlan in your homeUsing wireless security features Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Modem and Local Area Network ModemConnecting the modem cable Selecting a location setting Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapterViewing the current country selection Adding new locations when traveling Select Start Control Panel Network and Internet ConnectionsSolving travel connection problems Check the telephone line typeUsing preinstalled communication software Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialingLocal area networks Enww To protect against Use this security feature Security featuresSecurity Passwords Guidelines for setting passwordsPasswords Function Passwords set in WindowsQuickLock Administrator password Passwords set in the Setup UtilityManaging an administrator password Power-on password Entering an administrator passwordManaging a power-on password Entering a power-on passwordAntivirus software Critical updatesFirewall software Optional security cable Security Setup Utility Setup Utility accessSetup Utility language Setup Utility defaults Setup Utility menus Main menuSecurity menu Select To do thisSystem Configuration menu Diagnostics menuSetup Utility Software updates Software Update and RecoveryHP Software Update Software updates and the HP Web site Accessing computer informationDownloading a Bios update Installing a Bios update Downloading and installing other software System recovery Safeguarding your informationUsing System Restore Creating a restore pointReinstalling applications Restoring to a restore pointReinstalling applications from the hard drive Reinstalling applications from discsRepairing the operating system Reinstalling the operating system Back up your systemReinstall the operating system Reinstalling device drivers and other software Update reinstalled softwareSoftware Update and Recovery Hardware maintenance Routine CareBattery pack TouchPad and keyboard DisplayUsing Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterDrives Regular tune-ups Traveling and shipping Quick checklist TroubleshootingComputer will not start up Computer screen is blank Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is extremely warm Computer is turned on, but is not respondingAn external device is not working Enww Taking the computer to a service partner Customer CarePreparing to contact Customer Care Contacting Customer Care by e-mail or telephoneTroubleshooting Electrostatic Discharge Preventing electrostatic dischargeHandling drives Handling internal componentsGrounding methods Symbols/Numerics IndexEnww Wlan Rated input power specifications Wlan label Writable media XD-Picture Card XD Index

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