Removing a PC Card | HP 1103530NR guide

2.Insert the card into the PC Card slot, and then press in on the card until it is firmly seated.

You will hear a sound when the card has been detected, and a menu of available options may be displayed.

NOTE: The first time you connect a PC Card, a message in the notification area lets you know that the device is recognized by the computer.

NOTE: To conserve power, stop or remove a PC Card when it is not in use.

Removing a PC Card

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of data or an unresponsive system, stop a PC Card before removing it.

1.Save your information and close all programs associated with the PC Card.

2.Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

3.Release and remove the PC Card:

a.Press the PC Card eject button (1).

This action extends the button into position for releasing the PC Card.

b.Press the PC Card eject button again to release the PC Card.

c.Pull the PC Card (2) out of the slot.

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HP 1103530NR manual Removing a PC Card

Contents

HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA External cards and devices Security Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Page Introduction Finding more information about your new computer Networking select models only Creating a wireless connectionIdentifying wireless and network status icons Turning wireless devices on or off Using the wireless button Using HP Connection Manager select models only Connecting to an existing Wlan Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Setting up a new Wlan Select Start Connect to Roaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyProtecting your Wlan Inserting a SIM Removing a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devices Using GPS select models onlyConnecting to a wired network Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Connecting a modem cable Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location setting Viewing the current location selection Windows Select Start Devices and Printers Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Audio Using the media activity controlsMultimedia Adjusting the volume Checking audio functions on the computer Video Using SkyRoom select models onlyWebcam select models only DisplayPort Hdmi Configuring audio for Hdmi Intel Wireless Display select models only Using HP MediaSmart select models only Power management Shutting down the computer Initiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Using the power meter Using power plansViewing the current power plan Initiating and exiting Hibernation Customizing power plans Setting password protection on wakeupSelecting a different power plan Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support in Windows Using Battery Check in Windows Displaying the remaining battery chargeMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levels Conserving battery power Resolving a low battery level Replacing the battery Storing a batteryDisposing of a used battery Using external AC power Testing an AC adapter Inserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cards select models onlyExternal cards and devices Using PC Cards select models only Removing a digital card Configuring a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Removing a PC Card Using ExpressCards select models only Configuring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing an ExpressCard Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceInserting a smart card Removing a smart card Using 1394 devices select models only Removing a USB device Removing a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyConnecting a 1394 device Connecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA device Using the expansion port select models only Using optional external devicesUsing optional external drives Using the docking connector select models only Drives Handling drives Using hard drives Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performance Managing power with a parked hard drive Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive Slot load Inserting an optical discTray load When the disc tray opens normally Removing an optical disc Slot load Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drives Protecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup Utility Managing an administrator password Entering an administrator password Using antivirus software Using firewall softwareManaging a power-on password Entering a power-on password Installing critical security updates Installing an optional security cable Using the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint reader Maintenance Cleaning your computerCleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Using SoftPaq Download Manager Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Using Setup UtilityStarting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup Utility Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility Displaying system information Restoring factory settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup UtilityUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Windows 7-SelectStart Help and Support Maintain Using System Diagnostics Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics Index Passwords SIM