External cards and devices | HP LQ164AW, WX557AV, LQ174AW, LJ527UT

Testing an AC adapter	32
Switching between graphics modes (select models only)	32
5 External cards and devices	33
Using Media Card Reader cards (select models only)	33
Inserting a digital card	33
Removing a digital card	34
Using PC Cards (select models only)	34
Configuring a PC Card	35
Inserting a PC Card	36
Removing a PC Card	37
Using ExpressCards (select models only)	37
Configuring an ExpressCard	37
Inserting an ExpressCard	38
Removing an ExpressCard	39
Using smart cards (select models only)	39
Inserting a smart card	40
Removing a smart card	40
Using a USB device	40
Connecting a USB device	41
Removing a USB device	41
Using 1394 devices (select models only)	41
Connecting a 1394 device	42
Removing a 1394 device	42
Using an eSATA device (select models only)	42
Connecting an eSATA device	43
Removing an eSATA device	43
Using a serial device (select models only)	44
Using optional external devices	44
Using optional external drives	44
Using the expansion port (select models only)	45
Using the docking connector (select models only)	45
6 Drives	47
Handling drives	47
Using hard drives	48
Improving hard drive performance	48
Using Disk Defragmenter	48
Using Disk Cleanup	48
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)	49
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	49

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HP LQ164AW, WX557AV, LQ174AW, LJ527UT manual External cards and devices

Contents

HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Hdmi External cards and devices Cleaning your computer Cleaning products Viii Computer Setup Bios and System Diagnostics Page Finding more information about your new computer Introduction Windows Creating a wireless connectionIdentifying wireless and network status icons Networking select models only Windows Vista Click Start All Programs HP HP Connection Manager Turning wireless devices on or offUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Using operating system controls Connecting to an existing Wlan Using a WlanSelect Start Connect to Protecting your Wlan Setting up a new WlanRoaming to another network Inserting a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Removing a SIM Using GPS select models onlyUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using a modem select models only Connecting to a wired networkConnecting a modem cable Page Selecting a location setting Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Windows Select Start Device and Printers Adding new locations when traveling Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Multimedia Using the media activity controlsAudio Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound Adjusting the volumeSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Checking audio functions on the computer Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Webcam select models only VGA Video Hdmi Configuring audio for Hdmi Intel Wireless Display select models only Shutting down the computer Power managementWindows 7-SelectStart Shut down Initiating and exiting Hibernation Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting Sleep Selecting a different power plan Using the power meterUsing power plans Viewing the current power plan Customizing power plans Setting password protection on wakeup Click Require a password recommended Click Save changes Select Start All Programs HP HP Power Assistant Using Power Assistant select models onlyUsing battery power Finding additional battery information Managing low battery levels Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge time Resolving a low battery level Conserving battery power Replacing the battery Using external AC powerStoring a battery Disposing of a used batteryPage Testing an AC adapter Switching between graphics modes select models only External cards and devices Using Media Card Reader cards select models onlyInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Using PC Cards select models only Configuring a PC Card Inserting a PC Card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyRemoving a PC Card Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Inserting a smart card Using a USB deviceRemoving a smart card Connecting a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyRemoving a USB device Connecting a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyRemoving a 1394 device Removing an eSATA device Connecting an eSATA device Using optional external devices Using a serial device select models onlyUsing optional external drives Using the docking connector select models only Using the expansion port select models only External cards and devices Handling drives Drives Improving hard drive performance Using hard drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Using Disk Cleanup Managing power with a parked hard drive Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Inserting an optical disc Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive Using HP 3D DriveGuard software Slot load Removing an optical disc When the disc tray opens normally Slot load Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models only Protecting the computer Security Setting passwords in Windows Using passwords Changing a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupManaging a Bios administrator password Setting a new Bios administrator password Entering a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordDeleting a Bios administrator password Setting a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLockRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Page Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing an optional security cable Locating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models only Maintenance Cleaning the display Cleaning your computerCleaning products Cleaning procedures Cleaning a tablet PC pen and pen holder Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and System DiagnosticsUsing Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Select Start Help and Support Maintain Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics About the boot device order MultiBoot Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Choosing MultiBoot preferencesDynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Configuring and deploying a software image Using Client Management SolutionsManagement HP Client Manager for Altiris select models only Managing and updating softwarePage HP SSM System Software Manager HP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models only Using Intel Active Management Technology select models only IAMT Configuration Enabling the iAMT solutionUsing the MEBx setup utility menus Intel ME Configuration Change Intel ME Password Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Index Symbols/Numerics Keys SIM