External cards and devices | HP 14' B8V06UT#ABA manual

7 External cards and devices

Using Media Card Reader cards (select models only)

Optional digital cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are often used with digital media–equipped cameras and PDAs as well as with other computers.

To determine the digital card formats that are supported on your computer, see Getting to know your computer on page 4.

Inserting a digital card

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the digital card connectors, use minimal force to insert a digital card.

1.Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer.

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

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

Removing a digital card

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely remove the digital card.

1.Save your information and close all programs associated with the digital card.

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

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User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Power management Protecting the computer Viii Maintenance 102 Welcome Finding information Resources For information about Then select Warranty and services Getting to know your computer TopTouchPad Lights Settings , and then select Power Options Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Keys Esc key Front Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices . To access Right Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. To access Left Rear Display Display Wwan antennas 2* select models only From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help Bottom Bottom Connecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless button Using a Wlan Using operating system controlsUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Connecting to a Wlan Remove the battery see Inserting or removing the battery on Inserting and removing a SIM Connecting to a wired network Using GPS select models onlyUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a local area network LAN Using a modem Connecting a modem cable Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the pointing stick Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gestures Turning the TouchPad off and on Tapping Pinching/zooming Edge swipes select models only Finger click select models only Right-edge swipe Top-edge swipe Using the keyboard Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysLeft-edge swipe Identifying the hot keys Shortcut Key Description Using keypads Using the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypad Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Using the media activity controls MultimediaAudio Adjusting the volume Webcam select models onlyChecking audio functions on the computer Video VGA Hdmi DisplayPort select models only Intel Wireless Display select models only Power management Shutting down the computer Setting power options Using power-saving statesIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Initiating and exiting Sleep Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Using battery power Setting password protection on wakeupUsing the power meter and power settings Finding additional battery information Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge time Inserting or removing the battery Identifying low battery levels Conserving battery power Storing a user-replaceable battery select models onlyDisposing of a user-replaceable battery select models only Replacing a user-replaceable battery select models only Using external AC power Testing an AC adapter Using Media Card Reader cards select models only External cards and devicesInserting a digital card Removing a digital 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 Inserting a smart cardRemoving a smart card Using 1394 devices select models only Connecting a USB deviceRemoving a USB device Using an eSATA device select models only Connecting a 1394 deviceRemoving a 1394 device Using optional external devices Connecting an eSATA deviceRemoving an eSATA device Using optional external drives Using the docking connector select models only Using hard drives DrivesHandling drives Removing or replacing the service door Intel Smart Response Technology select models only Removing the service door Replacing the service door Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Removing the hard drive Page Installing a hard drive Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay Replacing a hard drivePage Replacing an optical drive Page Using Disk Defragmenter Improving hard drive performance Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using Disk CleanupIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using optical drives select models only Managing power with a parked hard driveUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Identifying the installed optical drive Inserting an optical discTray-load When the disc tray opens normally Removing an optical disc When the disc tray fails to open normally Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drives Security Protecting the computer Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Computer Setup Managing a Bios administrator password Changing a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password Entering a Bios administrator passwordSetting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Using antivirus software Using firewall softwareRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Installing critical security updates Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models onlyInstalling an optional security cable Using the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint reader Maintenance Adding or replacing memory modulesPage Cleaning your computer Cleaning products Cleaning procedures Cleaning the displayCleaning the sides and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Using SoftPaq Download Manager Backup and recovery Backing up your information Performing a system recovery Using the Windows recovery tools Using f11 recovery tools Using Windows 8 operating system media purchased separately Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall Windows Using HP Software Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System Diagnostics Using Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Page Using Advanced System Diagnostics Support Contacting support Labels Component Specifications Input powerOperating environment Traveling with the computer Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resourcesResolving issues Computer is unable to start up Computer screen is blank Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is on but not responding Computer is unusually warm Wireless network connection is not working An external device is not workingOptical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD Page Computer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not playMovie is not visible on an external display Page Electrostatic discharge Symbols/Numerics Index Wlan SIM DVD