Using the docking connector | HP D0T70US 14 D0T70US#ABA guide

Using the docking connector

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.

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HP D0T70US 14 D0T70US#ABA, 8470p 14' C4P35UP#ABA, 15.6 C6Y99UT#ABA manual Using the docking connector

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HP EliteBook User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Webcam tips Adjusting webcam properties Vii Power management Drives Security 169 Xii Top components FeaturesIdentifying hardware Pointing devices Features Lights Volume Buttons, switches, and fingerprint reader Power Options Wireless connection Front components Keys Off If the computer is plugged into an external power source Right-side components Left-side components Vent enables airflow to cool internal components Rear components Bottom components Wireless antennas select models only Display Additional hardware components Identifying the labels Page Wireless, modem, and local area network Using wireless devices select models only Identifying wireless and network icons Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless button Using Wireless Assistant software select models only Using HP Connection Manager select models onlySelect Start All Programs HP HP Connection Manager Using operating system controls Using a Wlan Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Use wireless encryption Connecting to a WlanUse a wireless transmitter with built-in security Work behind a firewall Roaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIM Removing a SIM Page Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot create a Wlan connection Cannot connect to a preferred network Network icon is not displayedCurrent network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Wlan connection is very weak Using the modem select models only Connecting a modem cable Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location settingViewing the current location selection Adding new locations when traveling Select Start Devices and Printers Check for pulse or tone dialing Solving travel connection problemsCheck the telephone line type Set the modem to ignore dial tones Connecting to a local area network LAN Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing Using pointing devices Using the keyboardPointing devices and keyboard Displaying system information Function Hotkey Initiating Sleep Switching the screen image Viewing battery charge information Decreasing screen brightness Increasing screen brightnessActivating the ambient light sensor Using HP Quick Launch Buttons Opening the Quick Launch Buttons control panel Using HP QuickLook Using HP QuickWeb Using the integrated numeric keypadUsing an optional external numeric keypad Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia features Adjusting the volumeMultimedia Multimedia software Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software Installing your preloaded multimedia softwareInstalling multimedia software from a disc Audio Connecting external audio devicesSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Checking your audio functionsPage Using the DisplayPort Connecting an external monitor or projectorUsing the external monitor port Video Using the DreamColor display select models only Optical drive select models only Identifying the installed optical driveUsing optical discs CDs, DVDs, and BDs Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDs DVD±R discs CD-R discsCD-RW discs DVD±RW discs Playing a CD, DVD, or BD Select Start Default Programs Change AutoPlay settings Configuring AutoPlayChanging DVD region settings Observing the copyright warning Copying a CD, DVD, or BD Creating burning a CD, DVD, or BDSelect Start All Programs Roxio Creator Business Troubleshooting Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Computer does not detect the optical drive Click Advanced Settings Monitor tab Disc does not play Disc does not play automatically Movie stops, skips, or plays erraticallyMovie is not visible on an external display Device driver must be reinstalled Obtaining the latest HP device drivers To use Windows Update Adjusting webcam properties WebcamWebcam tips Capturing business card images Select Start All Programs HP HP Business Card ReaderPage Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Initiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using the battery meterUsing power plans Click Hibernate Selecting a different power plan Setting password protection on wakeupViewing the current power plan Customizing power plans Using external AC power Connecting the AC adapter Using battery power Finding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery chargeInserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Page Calibrating a battery Resolving a low battery levelFully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the batteryPage Conserving battery power Fully recharge the batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Storing a battery Disposing of a used batteryReplacing the battery Testing an AC adapter Shutting down the computerClick Shut down Page Identifying installed drives DrivesHandling drives Page Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Using HP 3D DriveGuard Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuard software Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Page Page Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay Replacing a hard drivePage Page Replacing an optical drive Page Page External devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Stopping and removing a USB device Using USB legacy support Using a 1394 device Connecting a 1394 deviceStopping and removing a 1394 device Using an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA deviceStopping and removing an eSATA device Using external drives Using optional external devices Using the docking connector Using Media Card Reader cards External media cardsInserting a digital card Stopping and removing a digital card Using ExpressCards select models only Configuring an ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Stopping and removing an ExpressCard Using Smart Cards select models only Inserting a smart cardRemoving a smart card Page Memory modules Page Page Page Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot Page Page Page Security Protecting the computer Using passwords Setting passwords in WindowsSetting passwords in Computer Setup Bios administrator password Managing a Bios administrator password Using Computer Setup DriveLock Entering a Bios administrator password Setting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup security features Viewing Computer Setup System InformationSecuring system devices Using Computer Setup System IDs Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing a security cable Software updates Updating softwarePage Updating the Bios Determining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Click Download Using SoftPaq Download Manager Backup and recovery Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and Restore Backing up your information Backing up your information Performing a recovery Using the Windows recovery toolsSelect Startup Repair Using f11 Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separately Select Repair your computer Using Computer Setup Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Computer Setup menus Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup File menu Security menu System Configuration menu User Tools USB port to the computer Computer Setup Computer Setup menus Ansi MultiBoot About the boot device orderPage Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Choosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupDynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Using Client Management Solutions Configuring and deploying a software imageManagement and printing Managing and updating software HP Client Manager for Altiris select models onlyPage HP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models only HP SSM System Software Manager Using the MEBx setup utility menus Using Intel Active Management Technology select models onlyEnabling the iAMT solution Intel ME Configuration IAMT Configuration Change Intel ME Password Using the HP Universal Print Driver select models only Symbols/Numerics Index DVD-ROM USB Jacks Ssid SIM AMT