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HP X1044AP, X1020US, X1027AP, X1021AP, X1026AP, X1023AP Configuring a PC Card, Inserting a PC Card

Models: X1078AP X1086AP X1062AP X1042AP X1089AP X1070AP X1028AP X1050US

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Configuring a PC Card

Hardware Options and Upgrades

Configuring a PC Card

ÄCAUTION: If you install all of the software or any of the enablers provided by a PC Card manufacturer, you may not be able to use other PC Cards. If you are instructed by the documentation included with your PC Card to install device drivers:

■Install only the device drivers for your operating system.

■Do not install other software, such as card services, socket services, or enablers, that may also be supplied by the PC Card manufacturer.

Inserting a PC Card

ÄCAUTION: To prevent damage to the PC Card connectors:

■Use minimal force when inserting a PC Card into a PC Card slot.

■Do not move or transport the notebook while a PC Card is inserted.

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

2.Gently push the card into the slot until the card is seated.

Inserting a PC Card

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HP X1044AP manual Configuring a PC Card, Inserting a PC Card, Gently push the card into the slot until the card is seated

Contents

Startup and Reference Guide Compaq Notebook SeriesDocument Part Number JuneContents 1 Startup 2 Hardware 3 Keyboard 4 Power 5 Drives and Drive Media6 Multimedia 7 Communications 8 Hardware Options and Upgrades 9 Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities A Specifications IndexPart StartupSetting Up the Hardware Inserting a Battery Pack Opening the Notebook To open the notebook2. Slide the display release latch 1 as you raise the display Opening the notebookConnecting the Notebook to External Power Charging a New Battery Pack Identifying the battery lightTurning On the Notebook Setting Up the Software Installing Basic SoftwareInstalling Optional Software Setting Regional and Display Preferences Turning Off the NotebookProtecting the Notebook from Power Surges Protecting the Notebook Against VirusesUsing the Notebook Safely Part Reference Startup and Reference Guide-PartStartup and Reference Guide-Part Contents HardwareDisplay DisplayStartup and Reference Guide-Part TouchPad Top TouchPadKeys and Antenna Top Keys and AntennaFn key Power Controls Top Power ControlsLights Top LightsAudio Buttons and Speakers Top Audio Buttons and SpeakersFront Panel Front PanelConnectors and Jacks Rear Panel Connectors and JacksRear Panel Vent Rear Panel VentProvides airflow to cool internal components Startup and Reference Guide-PartLeft Side Left SideRight Side Right SideUnderside Bays and Memory CompartmentUnderside Bays and Memory Compartment Docking Connector and Vents Underside Docking Connector and VentLabels Additional Standard Components Cables and CordAdditional Standard Components Cables and Cord Adapters and Battery Pack Additional Standard Components Adapters and Battery PackRestoration and Documentation CDs For Information About These Topics Select This GuideKeyboard ContentsTouchPad Identifying TouchPad Components Using the TouchPad Setting TouchPad Preferences Hotkeys Identifying HotkeysTouchPad Identifying TouchPad ComponentsIdentifying TouchPad components Startup and Reference Guide-PartUsing the TouchPad Setting TouchPad PreferencesHotkeys Identifying HotkeysHotkey Procedures Hotkey Quick ReferenceDefault Function HotkeysHotkey Commands Switch Image Fn+F4Open Help and Support Window Fn+F1 Open Internet Explorer Fn+F3Initiate QuickLock Fn+F6 Decrease Brightness Fn+F7Increase Brightness Fn+F8 Play, Pause, or Resume an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F9Keypad Stop an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F10Play Previous Track of an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F11 Play Next Track of an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F12Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys Turning the Keypad On and OffKeyboard 3-10Startup and Reference Guide-Part Power ContentsUsing Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Identifying the Battery and Power/StandbyUnderstanding Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown StandbyHibernation Shutdown Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown Using Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Procedures Identifying Power Controls and IndicatorsUsing Emergency Shutdown Procedures Turning the Notebook or Display On or OffProcedure TaskInitiating or Resuming from Standby ProcedureTask ResultInitiating or Restoring from Hibernation ProcedureTask ResultSetting Power Control Preferences Using Battery Power Identifying the Battery and Power/Standby LightsIdentifying the battery and power/standby lights Startup and Reference Guide-PartSwitching Between Battery and External Power Charging a Battery PackMonitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack Obtaining Accurate Charge InformationDisplaying Charge Information Managing Low-Battery Conditions Identifying Low-Battery ConditionsResolving Low-Battery Conditions Calibrating a Battery Pack When to CalibrateHow to Calibrate Charging the Battery PackThe monitor will not turn off automatically Storing a Battery Pack Recharging the Battery PackBattery Conservation Settings and Procedures Replacing a Battery Pack Recycling or Disposing of a Used Battery Pack Power 4-20Startup and Reference Guide-Part Drives and Drive Media ContentsUnderstanding Drive and Drive Media Terms Optical DriveRead WriteCaring for Drives and Drive Media Using the IDE Drive Light Adding a Drive to the SystemIdentifying the IDE drive light Inserting or Removing a Disc Inserting a DiscRemoving a Disc With Power Removing a disc from the optical drive when power is availableRemoving a Disc Without Power Removing a disc from the optical drive when power is not availableDisplaying Media Contents Playing a DiscProtecting Playback Observing the Copyright WarningSetting the Boot Order Replacing the Internal Hard Drive5. Turn the notebook underside up 6. Remove the 2 hard drive retaining screwsRemoving the hard drive retaining screws Removing an internal hard drive from the hard drive bay Startup and Reference Guide-PartInserting an internal hard drive into the hard drive bay Replacing the hard drive retaining screw Startup and Reference Guide-PartMultimedia ContentsAdjusting Volume Using the Internal Speakers Connecting an Audio Device Connecting an S-Video DeviceAdjusting Volume Using the Internal Speakers Connecting an Audio DeviceIdentifying the internal speakers The notebook has 2 audio jacks Connecting an S-Video Device Connecting the AudioConnecting the Video Turning a Video Device On and Off Changing the Color Television FormatUsing Multimedia Software Using Windows Media PlayerUsing WinDVD Playing a DVD or Video CDManaging DVD Region Settings Using Easy CD Creator Understanding Easy CD Creator FeaturesPreparing to Use Easy CD Creator Choosing Recording MediaResponding to the UDF Prompt Selecting Easy CD Creator Settings Formatting Recording MediaTo select Disk-at-once settings Communications ContentsModem Connecting the Modem Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally Accessing Communication SoftwareModem Connecting the Modem Selecting ConnectorsConnecting a Modem to an RJ-11 Jack Connecting a Modem with an Adapter Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally Displaying the Current Country ConfigurationAdding a Country Configuration Solving Travel Connection Problems Check the LineCheck the Dialing Mode Check the Telephone Number Check the Dial ToneAccessing Communication Software Finding AT Command InformationNetwork Connecting the Network Cable Accessing the Network at Startup InfraredTurning a Network Connection Off and On Setting Up an Infrared Transmission Linking to an infrared deviceAvoiding Standby While Using Infrared Hardware Options and Upgrades ContentsConnecting a Powered Device Connecting a USB DeviceUsing a PC Card Selecting a PC CardConfiguring a PC Card Inserting a PC Card2. Gently push the card into the slot until the card is seated Inserting a PC CardStopping and Removing a PC Card Using an SD Card or MMC Using the SD Card LightInserting an SD Card or MMC To insert an SD Card or MMCInserting an SD Card or MMC Removing an SD Card or MMC Disabling or Restarting an SD Card or MMCIncreasing Memory Displaying Memory InformationRemoving or Inserting a Memory Module 3. Disconnect the power cord 4. Remove the battery packthe notebook 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the notebook5. Turn the notebook underside up Opening the memory compartment7. Remove or insert the memory module. To remove a memory module To insert a memory module 9. Reinsert and tighten the memory compartment screw Connecting an Optional Cable Lock Connecting an optional cable lockHardware Options and Upgrades 8-16Startup and Reference Guide-Part Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities ContentsPreparing for a Software Update Accessing Notebook Product InformationUpdating Software Accessing Notebook ROM Information Downloading and Installing an Update Downloading and Installing a ROM UpdateDownloading a ROM Update Installing a ROM Update Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq Setting a System Restore Point Restoring to a System Restore PointBacking Up and Restoring Data Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating System Repairing the Operating SystemReinstalling the Operating System Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System Using the Setup UtilityOpening the Setup Utility Navigating and Selecting in the Setup Utility Restoring Setup Utility Default SettingsExiting the Setup Utility Using the Support Utilities Using the Help and Support WindowUsing Support Telephone Numbers Obtaining Support Telephone NumbersPreparing to Call Technical Support Specifications Notebook DimensionsOperating Environment DimensionRated Input Power Finding More Environmental Information Specifications Startup and Reference Guide-PartIndex Page Page Page Page Maintenance, Shipping and Travel Modem Command Guidelines Advanced Users Only guideAdvanced Users Only guide Advanced Users Only guidePage Regulatory and Safety Notices Regulatory and Safety NoticesSafety & Comfort Guide See also software Index Index-11Index Index-12Startup and Reference Guide Startup and Reference Guide Compaq Notebook Series First Edition June Reference Number Document Part Number