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HP V5210TU, V5224TU, V5221TU, V5221EA, V5219TU Inserting a PC Card, Stopping or removing a PC Card

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Inserting a PC Card

Inserting a PC Card

CAUTION To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert an ExpressCard into a PC Card slot or a PC Card into an ExpressCard slot.

CAUTION To prevent damage to the connectors:

Use minimal force to insert a PC Card.

Do not move or transport the computer when a PC Card is in use.

To insert a PC Card:

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

2.Gently slide the card into the PC Card slot until the card is seated.

The operating system will issue a sound to indicate that a device has been detected.

NOTE The first time you insert a PC card, the "Found New Hardware" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

Stopping or removing a PC Card

CAUTION To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, stop a PC Card before removing it.

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HP V5210TU, V5224TU, V5221TU, V5221EA, V5219TU, V5218TU, V5215LA, V5215TU Inserting a PC Card, Stopping or removing a PC Card

Contents

Notebook PC User Guide First Edition December Document Part Number Copyright 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.PNotebook Tour Table of contentsTouchPad and Keyboard 3 Power Multimedia DrivesCalibrating a battery pack Memory Modules 9 Wireless Select Models OnlyExternal Media Cards External DevicesSecurity Setup Utility13 Software Update and Recovery 10 Modem and Local Area NetworkIndex TroubleshootingRoutine Care Electrostatic DischargeENWW ENWW 3. Select Hardware tab Device Manager 1 Notebook TourComponents 1. Select Start My ComputerDescription Top componentsKeys ComponentComponent TouchPadDescription Component Buttons and switchesDescription Component LightsDescription Description Front componentsDisplay components ComponentComponent Rear componentsRight-side components ComponentDescriptionComponent Power connectorConnects an AC adapter or an optional power adapter Chapter 1 Notebook TourComponent Left-side componentsDescription Description Bottom components10 Chapter 1 Notebook Tour ComponentENWW Wireless antennae select models onlyComponents Description Additional hardware components12 Chapter 1 Notebook Tour ComponentLabels Rated input power SpecificationsOperating environment Feature Expansion port input/output signalsSupport ENWW 16 Chapter 1 Notebook TourDescription 2 TouchPad and KeyboardTouchPad ComponentUsing an external mouse Using the TouchPadSetting TouchPad preferences Hotkeys KeyboardHotkey quick reference Hotkey proceduresDisplay and clear system information fn+esc Open the Print Options window fn+f2 Open the Help and Support Center fn+f1Open a Web browser fn+f3 Initiate standby fn+f5 Switch the screen image fn+f4Play, pause or resume an audio CD or a DVD fn+f9 Initiate QuickLock fn+f6Decrease screen brightness fn+f7 Increase screen brightness fn+f8Keypads Using the embedded numeric keypadEnabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Using an external numeric keypadEnabling or disabling num lock mode as you work ENWW 26 Chapter 2 TouchPad and KeyboardPower control and light locations 3 PowerDescription 28 Chapter 3 PowerENWW ComponentRecommended power source Power sourcesTask Connecting the AC adapter Standby Standby and hibernationHibernation When a reliable power supply is unavailable When you leave your workInitiating standby, hibernation or shutdown Page Using emergency shutdown procedures Default power settingsTurning the computer or display on or off Select Start Turn Off Computer Initiating or resuming from standbyProcedure TaskResult Initiating or restoring from hibernationProcedure Task3. Select the Always show icon on the taskbar check box Power optionsAccessing Power Options Properties Displaying the Power Meter iconSetting a security prompt Setting or changing a power schemeProcessor performance controls Inserting or removing a battery pack Battery packsCharging a battery pack Displaying charge information on the screen Monitoring the charge of the battery packInterpreting charge indicators Obtaining accurate charge informationCritical low-battery condition Managing low-battery conditionsIdentifying low-battery conditions Low-battery conditionWhen no power source is available Resolving low-battery conditionsWhen external power is available When a charged battery pack is availableStep 1 Charging the battery pack Calibrating a battery packWhen to calibrate How to calibrateStep 2 Discharging the battery pack Conserving power as you work Conserving battery powerStep 3 Recharging the battery pack Disposing of a used battery pack Storing a battery packSelecting power conservation settings Drive care 4 Drives50 Chapter 4 Drives IDE drive lightHard drive 52 Chapter 4 Drives 7. Lift the hard drive away from the computer To install a hard drive1. Lower the hard drive into the hard drive bay 4. Close the coverENWW 5. Tighten the hard drive cover screwsHard drive Optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc with power Removing an optical disc without power Avoiding standby or hibernation Multimedia hardware Using the optical driveIdentifying the installed optical drive 5 MultimediaInserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc with power Removing an optical disc without power Using media activity hotkeys Description Using the audio features64 Chapter 5 Multimedia ComponentUsing the audio-out headphone jack Using the audio-in microphone jackUsing S/PDIF digital audio select models only c. Select the Place volume icon in the taskbar check box Adjusting the volumeUsing the external monitor port Using the video featuresUsing the S-Video-out jack HP Mobile Remote Control PC Card version Remote control select models onlyInserting the battery PC Card version Multimedia hardware ENWWStoring the remote control in the PC Card slot Function in QuickPlay select models only Button quick reference PC Card versionButton Function in Microsoft Windows74 Chapter 5 Multimedia Press to increase system volumePress to decrease system volume If muted, press to restore system volumeFunction in Microsoft Windows +left arrow command in the active applicationPress to switch the computer image between ButtonHP Mobile Remote Control PC Card version component functions Inserting the battery ExpressCard version HP Mobile Remote Control ExpressCard version78 Chapter 5 Multimedia 3. Replace the battery compartment coverENWW Storing the remote control in the ExpressCard slot Button quick reference ExpressCard version Function in Microsoft Windows ENWWMultimedia hardware ButtonPrevious ButtonFunction in Microsoft Windows Function in QuickPlay select models onlyHP Mobile Remote Control ExpressCard version component functions Troubleshooting the remote controlSelect Start All Programs Identifying preinstalled multimedia softwareInstalling multimedia software from a CD select models only Multimedia softwareUsing multimedia software Protecting the CD or DVD write process Protecting playbackObserving the copyright warning Changing DVD region settings1. Select Start My Computer ENWW 88 Chapter 5 MultimediaMedia Reader cards select models only 6 External Media CardsInserting a digital card Stopping or removing a digital card PC Cards select models only Configuring a PC CardStopping or removing a PC Card Inserting a PC CardTo stop or remove a PC Card ExpressCards Configuring an ExpressCardSelecting an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard ExpressCards ENWWStopping or removing an ExpressCard Connecting a USB device Using a USB device7 External Devices Required USB software Stopping a USB deviceRequired 1394 software Using a 1394 device select models onlyConnecting a 1394 device Stopping a 1394 device102 Chapter 7 External Devices Using the expansion portAdding or replacing memory modules 8 Memory Modules7. Lift the memory module compartment cover 2 away from the computer Adding or replacing memory modules 9. To insert a memory module11. Close the cover ENWW15. Turn on the computer 13. Replace the battery pack14. Reconnect external power and external devices 12. Tighten the memory module compartment cover screw1. Select Start My Computer Effects of increasing memoryVideo memory settings select models only a. Select Start My Computer 9 Wireless Select Models OnlyWireless features Identifying an 802.11 wireless deviceWireless controls 802.11 wireless devices select models only Setting up a WLAN in your home Connecting to a public WLAN Connecting to a WLAN in your homeUsing wireless security features Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Modem 10 Modem and Local Area Network2. Plug the modem cable into the RJ-11 telephone wall jack Connecting the modem cableTo connect a modem cable 1. Plug the modem cable into the modem jack 1 on the computer1. Select Start Control Panel Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapterSelecting a location setting Viewing the current country selection1. Select Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Adding new locations when travelinga. Select Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Solving travel connection problemsCheck the telephone line type Check for pulse or tone dialing10. Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing Using preinstalled communication software1. Select Start All Programs Accessories Communications g. Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialingLocal area networks 122 Chapter 10 Modem and Local Area Network 2. Plug the other end of the cable into a network wall jackENWW 11 Security Security featuresGuidelines for setting passwords PasswordsQuickLock Passwords set in WindowsAdministrator password Passwords set in the Setup UtilityManaging an administrator password Entering a power-on password Power-on passwordEntering an administrator password Managing a power-on passwordAntivirus software Critical updatesFirewall software Optional security cable ENWW 130 Chapter 11 SecuritySetup Utility access 12 Setup UtilitySetup Utility language Setup Utility defaults Select Setup Utility menusMain menu Security menuInternal Network Adapter boot-Enable System Configuration menuDiagnostics menu f10 and f12 Delay sec-Set the delay forENWW 136 Chapter 12 Setup UtilitySelect Start All Programs HP HP Software Update 13 Software Update and RecoverySoftware updates HP Software UpdateAccessing computer information Software updates and the HP Web siteDownloading a BIOS update Installing a BIOS update Downloading and installing other software Creating a restore point System recoverySafeguarding your information Using System RestoreReinstalling applications from discs Reinstalling applicationsRestoring to a restore point Reinstalling applications from the hard driveRepairing the operating system Back up your system Reinstalling the operating systemReinstall the operating system Update reinstalled software Reinstalling device drivers and other softwarea. Select Start Run ENWW 148 Chapter 13 Software Update and Recovery14 Routine Care Hardware maintenanceDisposing of a used battery pack Battery packDisplay TouchPad and keyboardUsing Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterDrives Regular tune-ups Traveling and shipping Quick checklist 15 TroubleshootingThe computer will not start up The software is functioning abnormally The computer screen is blankIn Windows XP Home, select Start Turn Off Computer Restart The computer is extremely warm The computer is turned on, but is not respondingAn external device is not working The computer cannot connect to a wireless local area network WLAN Contacting Customer Care by e-mail or telephone Taking the computer to a service partnerCustomer Care Preparing to contact Customer CareENWW 160 Chapter 15 TroubleshootingHandling internal components 16 Electrostatic DischargePreventing electrostatic discharge Handling drivesGrounding methods Index Symbols/NumericsPage Page Page Page ENWW 168 Index