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HP X1045AP, X1020US, X1027AP, X1021AP, X1026AP, X1023AP, X1016EA manual Stopping and Removing a PC Card

Models: X1078AP X1086AP X1062AP X1042AP X1089AP X1070AP X1028AP X1050US

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Stopping and Removing a PC Card

Hardware Options and Upgrades

Stopping and Removing a PC Card

ÄCAUTION: To prevent loss of work or an unresponsive system, stop the PC Card before removing it.

✎Stopping a PC Card, even if it is not in use, conserves power.

1.Close all applications and complete all activities that are supported by the PC Card.

2.To stop a PC Card, select the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar, then select the PC Card. (To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, select in the taskbar the icon for Show Hidden Icons.)

3.To release the PC Card, press the PC Card eject button 1. (If the PC Card button does not extend while a PC Card is in the PC Card slot, press the button once to extend the button, then press the button again to release the PC Card.)

4.Gently pull out the PC Card 2.

Removing a PC Card

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Compaq Notebook Series Startup and Reference GuideDocument Part Number June1 Startup 2 Hardware 3 Keyboard 4 Power 5 Drives and Drive Media Contents6 Multimedia 7 Communications 8 Hardware Options and Upgrades 9 Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities A Specifications IndexStartup PartSetting Up the Hardware Inserting a Battery Pack To open the notebook Opening the Notebook2. Slide the display release latch 1 as you raise the display Opening the notebookConnecting the Notebook to External Power Identifying the battery light Charging a New Battery PackTurning On the Notebook Installing Basic Software Setting Up the SoftwareInstalling Optional Software Turning Off the Notebook Setting Regional and Display PreferencesProtecting the Notebook Against Viruses Protecting the Notebook from Power SurgesUsing the Notebook Safely Startup and Reference Guide-Part Part ReferenceStartup and Reference Guide-Part Hardware ContentsDisplay DisplayStartup and Reference Guide-Part Top TouchPad TouchPadTop Keys and Antenna Keys and AntennaFn key Top Power Controls Power ControlsTop Lights LightsTop Audio Buttons and Speakers Audio Buttons and SpeakersFront Panel Front PanelRear Panel Connectors and Jacks Connectors and JacksRear Panel Rear Panel Vent VentProvides airflow to cool internal components Startup and Reference Guide-PartLeft Side Left SideRight Side Right SideBays and Memory Compartment UndersideUnderside Bays and Memory Compartment Underside Docking Connector and Vent Docking Connector and VentsLabels Cables and Cord Additional Standard ComponentsAdditional Standard Components Cables and Cord Additional Standard Components Adapters and Battery Pack Adapters and Battery PackFor Information About These Topics Select This Guide Restoration and Documentation CDsContents KeyboardTouchPad Identifying TouchPad Components Using the TouchPad Setting TouchPad Preferences Hotkeys Identifying HotkeysIdentifying TouchPad Components TouchPadIdentifying TouchPad components Startup and Reference Guide-PartSetting TouchPad Preferences Using the TouchPadIdentifying Hotkeys HotkeysHotkey Quick Reference Hotkey ProceduresDefault Function HotkeysSwitch Image Fn+F4 Hotkey CommandsOpen Help and Support Window Fn+F1 Open Internet Explorer Fn+F3Decrease Brightness Fn+F7 Initiate QuickLock Fn+F6Increase Brightness Fn+F8 Play, Pause, or Resume an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F9Stop an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F10 KeypadPlay Previous Track of an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F11 Play Next Track of an Audio CD or DVD Fn+F12Turning the Keypad On and Off Switching the Functions of Keypad Keys3-10 KeyboardStartup and Reference Guide-Part Contents PowerUsing Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown Identifying the Battery and Power/StandbyStandby Understanding Standby, Hibernation and ShutdownHibernation Shutdown Choosing Standby, Hibernation or Shutdown Identifying Power Controls and Indicators Using Standby, Hibernation and Shutdown ProceduresTurning the Notebook or Display On or Off Using Emergency Shutdown ProceduresProcedure TaskProcedure Initiating or Resuming from StandbyTask ResultProcedure Initiating or Restoring from HibernationTask ResultSetting Power Control Preferences Identifying the Battery and Power/Standby Lights Using Battery PowerIdentifying the battery and power/standby lights Startup and Reference Guide-PartCharging a Battery Pack Switching Between Battery and External PowerObtaining Accurate Charge Information Monitoring the Charge in a Battery PackDisplaying Charge Information Identifying Low-Battery Conditions Managing Low-Battery ConditionsResolving Low-Battery Conditions When to Calibrate Calibrating a Battery PackHow to Calibrate Charging the Battery PackThe monitor will not turn off automatically Recharging the Battery Pack Storing a Battery PackBattery Conservation Settings and Procedures Replacing a Battery Pack Recycling or Disposing of a Used Battery Pack 4-20 PowerStartup and Reference Guide-Part Contents Drives and Drive MediaOptical Drive Understanding Drive and Drive Media TermsRead WriteCaring for Drives and Drive Media Adding a Drive to the System Using the IDE Drive LightIdentifying the IDE drive light Inserting a Disc Inserting or Removing a DiscRemoving a disc from the optical drive when power is available Removing a Disc With PowerRemoving a disc from the optical drive when power is not available Removing a Disc Without PowerPlaying a Disc Displaying Media ContentsObserving the Copyright Warning Protecting PlaybackReplacing the Internal Hard Drive Setting the Boot Order6. Remove the 2 hard drive retaining screws 5. Turn the notebook underside upRemoving the hard drive retaining screws Startup and Reference Guide-Part Removing an internal hard drive from the hard drive bayInserting an internal hard drive into the hard drive bay Startup and Reference Guide-Part Replacing the hard drive retaining screwContents MultimediaAdjusting Volume Using the Internal Speakers Connecting an Audio Device Connecting an S-Video DeviceAdjusting Volume Connecting an Audio Device Using the Internal SpeakersIdentifying the internal speakers The notebook has 2 audio jacks Connecting the Audio Connecting an S-Video DeviceConnecting the Video Changing the Color Television Format Turning a Video Device On and OffUsing Windows Media Player Using Multimedia SoftwareUsing WinDVD Playing a DVD or Video CDManaging DVD Region Settings Understanding Easy CD Creator Features Using Easy CD CreatorChoosing Recording Media Preparing to Use Easy CD CreatorResponding to the UDF Prompt Formatting Recording Media Selecting Easy CD Creator SettingsTo select Disk-at-once settings Contents CommunicationsModem Connecting the Modem Using the Modem While Traveling Internationally Accessing Communication SoftwareModem Selecting Connectors Connecting the ModemConnecting a Modem to an RJ-11 Jack Connecting a Modem with an Adapter Displaying the Current Country Configuration Using the Modem While Traveling InternationallyAdding a Country Configuration Check the Line Solving Travel Connection ProblemsCheck the Dialing Mode Check the Dial Tone Check the Telephone NumberFinding AT Command Information Accessing Communication SoftwareNetwork Connecting the Network Cable Infrared Accessing the Network at StartupTurning a Network Connection Off and On Linking to an infrared device Setting Up an Infrared TransmissionAvoiding Standby While Using Infrared Contents Hardware Options and UpgradesConnecting a USB Device Connecting a Powered DeviceSelecting a PC Card Using a PC CardInserting a PC Card Configuring 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 the SD Card Light Using an SD Card or MMCTo insert an SD Card or MMC Inserting an SD Card or MMCInserting an SD Card or MMC Disabling or Restarting an SD Card or MMC Removing an SD Card or MMCDisplaying Memory Information Increasing Memory3. Disconnect the power cord 4. Remove the battery pack Removing or Inserting a Memory Modulethe notebook 2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the notebookOpening the memory compartment 5. Turn the notebook underside up7. 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 Lock8-16 Hardware Options and UpgradesStartup and Reference Guide-Part Contents Software Updates, Restorations and UtilitiesAccessing Notebook Product Information Preparing for a Software UpdateUpdating Software Accessing Notebook ROM Information Downloading and Installing a ROM Update Downloading and Installing an UpdateDownloading a ROM Update Installing a ROM Update Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq Restoring to a System Restore Point Setting a System Restore PointBacking Up and Restoring Data Repairing the Operating System Repairing or Reinstalling the Operating SystemReinstalling the Operating System Reinstalling Device Drivers and Other Software Using the Setup Utility Installing a Retail Version of an Operating SystemOpening the Setup Utility Restoring Setup Utility Default Settings Navigating and Selecting in the Setup UtilityExiting the Setup Utility Using the Help and Support Window Using the Support UtilitiesObtaining Support Telephone Numbers Using Support Telephone NumbersPreparing to Call Technical Support Notebook Dimensions SpecificationsOperating Environment DimensionRated Input Power Finding More Environmental Information Startup and Reference Guide-Part SpecificationsIndex Page Page Page Page Modem Command Guidelines Advanced Users Only guide Maintenance, Shipping and TravelAdvanced Users Only guide Advanced Users Only guidePage Regulatory and Safety Notices Regulatory and Safety NoticesSafety & Comfort Guide See also software Index-11 IndexIndex-12 IndexStartup and Reference Guide Reference Number Document Part Number Startup and Reference Guide Compaq Notebook Series First Edition June