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Compaq Presario M2000 manual Stopping or Removing a PC Card

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Stopping or Removing a PC Card

Hardware Upgrades and Replacements

Stopping or Removing a PC Card

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

✎Stopping a PC Card, even if it is not in use, conserves power. To stop or remove a PC Card:

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

❏To stop the PC Card, select the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, and then select the PC Card. (To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, right-click the taskbar, select Properties, clear the Hide inactive icons check box, and then select OK.)

❏To remove the PC Card, stop the PC Card as described above, and then proceed to step 2.

2.Press the PC Card eject button 1. (You may need to press the button once to extend the button, and then press the button again to release the PC Card.)

3.Gently slide out the PC Card 2.

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Compaq Presario M2000 manual Stopping or Removing a PC Card

Contents

Document Part Number Hardware and Software GuideCompaq Notebook Series Reference Number M2000 Document Part Number Hardware and Software Guide Compaq Notebook Series First Edition May1 Hardware Contents2 TouchPad and Keyboard 3 PowerTouchPad Identifying TouchPad Components Using the TouchPad Setting TouchPad Preferences Hotkeys Identifying HotkeysConnecting an S-Video Device 4 MultimediaDisposing of a Used Battery Pack 6 Security 5 Wireless Select Models Only8 Software Updates and Recoveries and System Software 7 Hardware Upgrades and ReplacementsIndex A SpecificationsTop Components HardwareKeys ComponentDescription Componentfn key Combines with other keys to performDescription TouchPadComponent Description Power ControlsComponent Description LightsComponent Mute light ComponentDescription Chapter 5, “Wireless Select Wireless Select Models Only and Volume ButtonsComponent DescriptionComponent Antennae Select Models OnlyDescription Å Exposure to Radio FrequencyLights Front ComponentsComponent DescriptionDescription Speakers, Jacks and Display Release ButtonComponent Description Rear ComponentsComponent Ports and Jacks Left-Side ComponentsComponent DescriptionDescription PC Card Slot and ButtonComponent Description Right-Side ComponentsComponent Description ComponentMini PCI and Memory Compartments Bottom ComponentsComponent DescriptionDescription Bays, Battery Latch and VentsComponent Hardware Additional ComponentsComponent DescriptionOptical Discs Labels Identifying TouchPad Components TouchPad and KeyboardTouchPad Using the TouchPad » Select Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Mouse Setting TouchPad PreferencesAmong the preferences available in the TouchPad Properties window are Identifying Hotkeys HotkeysDefault Function Hotkey Quick ReferenceOpens default Internet browser Switches the image among displaysUsing Hotkeys on an External Keyboard Using Hotkey ProceduresUsing Hotkeys On the Internal Keyboard Start Help and Support Using Hotkey CommandsOpen Help and Support Center fn+f1 Open Internet Explorer fn+f3 Open Print Window fn+f2Switch Image fn+f4 Initiate Standby fn+f5 Increase Brightness fn+f8 Initiate QuickLock fn+f6Decrease Brightness fn+f7 Play, Pause or Resume an Audio CD or a DVD fn+f9 Media Activity Hotkeys fn+f9 through fn+f12Stop an Audio CD or a DVD fn+f10 Play Previous Track or Chapter of an Audio CD or a DVD fn+f11Display System Information fn+esc KeypadsUsing the Embedded Numeric Keypad Turning the Embedded Numeric Keypad On and Off Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys Turning Num Lock Mode On and Off As You Work Using an External Numeric KeypadSelecting a Power Source PowerPower Sources Recommended Power Source PowerTask Hardware and Software Guide3. Select the Always show icon on the taskbar check box Switching Between Battery and External Powerfn+f5 Initiate standby hotkey Power Control and Light LocationsStandby Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown OverviewsHibernation Interference with Drive Media Leaving Your WorkTurning the Notebook On or Off Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown ProceduresProcedure Initiating or Resuming from StandbyTask ResultProcedure Initiating or Restoring from HibernationTask ResultUsing Emergency Shutdown Procedures Prompting for a Standby Password Power PreferencesUsing Power Schemes Setting Other Power Preferences Charging a Battery Pack Battery PackObtaining Accurate Charge Reports Monitoring the Charge in a Battery PackDisplaying Charge Reports Managing Low-Battery ConditionsIdentifying Low-Battery Conditions Resolving Low-Battery Conditions When to Calibrate Calibrating a Battery PackDischarging the Battery Pack How to CalibrateCharging the Battery Pack The system will not turn off a connected optional monitor Recharging the Battery Pack Conserving Power as You Work Conserving Battery Pack PowerSelecting Power Conservation Settings Replacing a Battery PackTo remove a battery pack 1. Turn the notebook upside down Removing a Battery Pack2. Slide the battery release latch 1 to release the battery pack 3. Tilt the battery pack 2 and pull it out of the battery bayInserting a Battery Pack Storing a Battery Pack Disposing of a Used Battery PackInternal Speakers MultimediaVolume Controls External Audio Devices Using the Audio-Out Headphone JackConnecting an S-Video Device Select Models Only Using the Audio-In Microphone JackConnecting the Audio External Video DevicesConnecting the Video Select Models Only Inserting or Removing a Disc CD and DVD ProceduresDisplaying a Video Image To remove a disc while the notebook is turned off Using Media Activity Hotkeys 3. Select Properties Setting AutoPlay Preferences1. Select Start My Computer Protecting a CD or DVD Write Process Protecting PlaybackMultimedia Software Observing the Copyright Warning Programs SW SetupInstalling Software Enabling AutoPlay Changing DVD Region SettingsUsing WinDVD Using the Operating SystemUsing Other DVD Software PropertiesWireless Features Wireless Select Models OnlyWireless Controls 802.11 Wireless Devices Select Models Only Setting Up a WLAN in Your Home Connecting to a WLAN in Your Home Using Wireless Security Features Connecting to a Public WLANTroubleshooting Devices Identifying an 802.11 Wireless Devicea. Select Start My Computer c. Select Properties Hardware tab Device Manager Network AdaptersBluetooth Wireless Devices Select Models Only Dial-up networking-Connects Bluetooth devices to the Internet Wireless Device Power States The 802.11 and Bluetooth wireless devices have 2 power states Enabled Then Turning On the DevicesThen Turning Off and Disabling the DevicesSecurity Security FeaturesSecurity Cable.” Use This Security FeatureTo Protect Against QuickLock Setup Utility and Windows PasswordsProtects access to computer contents when Choosing a Password Coordinating PasswordsSetup Utility Administrator Password Entering an Administrator Password Setting an Administrator PasswordSetup Utility Power-On Password Entering a Power-On Password Setting a Power-On Password2. Select Security Device Security, and then press enter Setup Utility Device Security1. Select Start Help and Support Antivirus Software» Select Start All Programs Norton AntiVirus Help and Support Critical Security Updates for Windows XP Firewall Software Optional Security Cable Device Connections Hardware Upgrades and ReplacementsConnecting a Powered Device Connecting a USB Device Connecting a 1394 Device Select Models Only and Recoveries and System Software.” Connecting a Communication DeviceDigital Memory Cards Using the Memory Reader Light Inserting a Digital Memory Card Removing a Digital Memory Card PC Cards 2. Gently slide the card into the slot until the card is seated Inserting a PC CardStopping or Removing a PC Card Adding a Drive to the System Using the IDE Drive LightDrives Caring for Drives Replacing the Internal Hard Drive 3. To remove the hard drive cover and expose the hard drive tab, lift the cover 1 upward and away from the notebook 7-15 Hardware Upgrades and ReplacementsHardware and Software Guide 6. Replace the hard drive cover Hardware Upgrades and Replacementsa. Place the cover over the hard drive bay 7. Tighten the 2 hard drive security screwsIncreasing Memory MemoryRemoving or Inserting a Memory Module 6. Turn the notebook upside down Hardware Upgrades and ReplacementsHardware and Software Guide 7-198. Remove a memory module. To remove a memory module To insert a memory module 10. Tighten the 2 memory compartment screws Software Updates Software Updates and Recoveries and System SoftwareAccessing Notebook Product Information Preparing for a Software UpdateAccessing 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 SoftPaq3. At the download area Using System Restore Software RecoveriesSetting a Restore Point 1. Select Start Help and Support System RestoreRepairing or Reinstalling Software Setup UtilityOpening the Setup Utility Restoring to a Restore PointNavigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility Changing the Language of the Setup UtilityDisplaying System Information 2. Select Exit Load Setup Defaults, and then press f10 Restoring Default Settings in the Setup UtilityUsing Advanced Setup Utility Features Closing the Setup Utility Operating Environment SpecificationsTemperature FactorRating Rated Input PowerInput Power Support Expansion Port Input/Output SignalsFeature Index Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page