HP XU016UT, XU053UT manual Using the expansion port select models only

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USB drives include the following types:

●1.44-megabyte diskette drive

●Hard drive module

●External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray)

●MultiBay device

Using the expansion port (select models only)

The expansion port connects the computer to an optional docking or expansion device, so that additional ports and connectors can be used with the computer.

NOTE: The computer has only one expansion port.

Using the docking connector (select models only)

The docking connector connects the computer to an optional docking device. An optional docking device provides additional ports and connectors that can be used with the computer.

NOTE: The following image may look slightly different than your computer or docking device.

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Hdmi External cards and devices Cleaning your computer Cleaning products Viii Computer Setup Bios and System Diagnostics Page Finding more information about your new computer IntroductionWindows Creating a wireless connectionIdentifying wireless and network status icons Networking select models onlyWindows Vista Click Start All Programs HP HP Connection Manager Turning wireless devices on or offUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Using operating system controlsConnecting to an existing Wlan Using a WlanSelect Start Connect to Protecting your Wlan Setting up a new WlanRoaming to another network Inserting a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRemoving a SIM Using GPS select models onlyUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICSUsing a modem select models only Connecting to a wired networkConnecting a modem cable Page Selecting a location setting Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapterWindows Select Start Device and Printers Adding new locations when travelingConnecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Multimedia Using the media activity controlsAudio Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound Adjusting the volumeSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Checking audio functions on the computerSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Webcam select models only VGA VideoHdmi Configuring audio for HdmiIntel Wireless Display select models only Shutting down the computer Power managementWindows 7-SelectStart Shut down Initiating and exiting Hibernation Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepSelecting a different power plan Using the power meterUsing power plans Viewing the current power planCustomizing power plans Setting password protection on wakeupClick Require a password recommended Click Save changes Select Start All Programs HP HP Power Assistant Using Power Assistant select models onlyUsing battery power Finding additional battery informationManaging low battery levels Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge timeResolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerReplacing the battery Using external AC powerStoring a battery Disposing of a used batteryPage Testing an AC adapter Switching between graphics modes select models onlyExternal cards and devices Using Media Card Reader cards select models onlyInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Using PC Cards select models onlyConfiguring a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyRemoving a PC Card Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models onlyInserting a smart card Using a USB deviceRemoving a smart card Connecting a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyRemoving a USB device Connecting a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyRemoving a 1394 device Removing an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA deviceUsing optional external devices Using a serial device select models onlyUsing optional external drives Using the docking connector select models only Using the expansion port select models onlyExternal cards and devices Handling drives DrivesImproving hard drive performance Using hard drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupManaging power with a parked hard drive Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Inserting an optical disc Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive Using HP 3D DriveGuard softwareSlot load Removing an optical discWhen the disc tray opens normally Slot load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models onlyProtecting the computer SecuritySetting passwords in Windows Using passwordsChanging a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupManaging a Bios administrator password Setting a new Bios administrator passwordEntering a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordDeleting a Bios administrator password Setting a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLockRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Page Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing an optional security cable Locating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyMaintenance Cleaning the display Cleaning your computerCleaning products Cleaning proceduresCleaning a tablet PC pen and pen holder Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and System DiagnosticsUsing Computer Setup Starting Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Select Start Help and Support Maintain Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios updateUsing System Diagnostics About the boot device order MultiBootEnabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Choosing MultiBoot preferencesDynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Setting a MultiBoot Express promptConfiguring and deploying a software image Using Client Management SolutionsManagement HP Client Manager for Altiris select models only Managing and updating softwarePage HP SSM System Software Manager HP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models onlyUsing Intel Active Management Technology select models only IAMT Configuration Enabling the iAMT solutionUsing the MEBx setup utility menus Intel ME ConfigurationChange Intel ME Password Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/NumericsKeys SIM