HP 14-3010nr manual External cards and devices

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5 External cards and devices	24
Using Digital Media Slot cards (select models only)	24
Inserting a digital card	24
Removing a digital card	25
Using ExpressCards (select models only)	25
Configuring an ExpressCard	25
Inserting an ExpressCard	25
Removing an ExpressCard	26
Using smart cards (select models only)	27
Inserting a smart card	27
Removing a smart card	28
Using a USB device	28
Connecting a USB device	28
Removing a USB device	29
Using 1394 devices (select models only)	29
Connecting a 1394 device	29
Removing a 1394 device	30
Using an eSATA device (select models only)	30
Connecting an eSATA device	30
Removing an eSATA device	31
Using optional external devices	31
Using optional external drives	31
Using the expansion port (select models only)	31
6 Drives	33
Handling drives	33
Using hard drives	34
Improving hard drive performance	34
Using Disk Defragmenter	34
Using Disk Cleanup	34
Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection (select models only)	34
Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status	35
Managing power with a parked hard drive	35
Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software	36
Using optical drives (select models only)	36
Identifying the installed optical drive	36
Inserting an optical disc	36
Tray load	36
Slot load	37
Removing an optical disc	37
Tray load	37

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA External cards and devices Security Using System Diagnostics Page Finding more information about your new computer IntroductionIdentifying wireless and network status icons Creating a wireless connectionNetworking select models only Using HP Connection Manager select models only Turning wireless devices on or offSetting up a new Wlan Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Connecting to an existing WlanProtecting your Wlan Roaming to another network 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 Selecting a location setting Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapterSelect Start Devices and Printers Connecting to a local area network LAN select models onlyPage Multimedia Using the media activity controlsAudio Webcam select models only Adjusting the volumeChecking audio functions on the computer DisplayPort VideoHdmi Intel Wireless Display select models only Using CyberLink PowerDVD select models onlyConfiguring audio for Hdmi Shutting down the computer Power managementInitiating 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 planSetting password protection on wakeup Using HP Power Manager select models onlyCustomizing power plans Displaying the remaining battery charge Using battery powerFinding battery information Using Battery CheckIdentifying low battery levels Managing low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Conserving battery power Using external AC powerUsing a factory-sealed battery Testing an AC adapter Using HP CoolSense select models onlyExternal cards and devices Using Digital Media Slot cards select models onlyInserting a digital card Inserting an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyConfiguring an ExpressCard Removing a digital cardRemoving an ExpressCard Inserting a smart card Using smart cards select models onlyConnecting a USB device Using a USB deviceRemoving a smart card Connecting a 1394 device Using 1394 devices select models onlyRemoving a USB device Connecting an eSATA device Using an eSATA device select models onlyRemoving a 1394 device Removing an eSATA device Using optional external devicesUsing optional external drives Using the expansion port select models onlyExternal cards and devices Handling drives DrivesImproving hard drive performance Using hard drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupIdentifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Managing power with a parked hard driveInserting an optical disc Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection softwareSlot load Removing an optical discWhen the disc tray opens normally Slot load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models onlySecurity Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Setup Utility Bios Setting passwords in WindowsEntering an administrator password Managing an administrator passwordEntering a power-on password Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Managing a power-on passwordInstalling an optional security cable Installing critical security updatesLocating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyCleaning the Imagepad and keyboard MaintenanceCleaning your computer Cleaning the displayUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Changing the language of Setup Utility Bios Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsUsing Setup Utility Bios Starting Setup Utility BiosRestoring factory settings in Setup Utility Bios Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility BiosDisplaying system information Updating the Bios Exiting Setup Utility BiosDetermining the Bios version Select Start Help and Support Maintain Downloading a Bios updateUsing System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/NumericsKeys