User manual HP PROBOOK 4530S

[. . . ] HP Notebook Reference Guide © Copyright 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L. P. Bluetooth is a trademark owned by its proprietor and used by Hewlett-Packard Company under license. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. [. . . ] Connect the AC adapter to the computer, and then plug it into an AC outlet. ● ● If the power lights turn on, the AC adapter is working properly. If the power lights remain off, the AC adapter is not functioning and should be replaced. Contact HP Customer Support for information on obtaining a replacement AC power adapter. Switching between graphics modes (select models only) Select computers are equipped with switchable graphics and have two modes for processing graphics. When you switch from AC power to battery power, the computer can switch from using the high-performance mode to using the power-saving mode to conserve battery life. Similarly, when you switch from battery power to AC power, the computer can switch back to the high-performance mode. NOTE: In some instances, in order to optimize performance of the computer, the system does not allow you to switch modes, or it may prompt you to switch. NOTE: HDMI (select models only) only works in the high-performance mode. When you switch between AC and battery power, you are notified that the computer is about to switch graphics modes. If you prefer, you can choose to continue using the same graphics mode. While the computer switches modes, the screen goes blank for a few seconds. When the switch is complete, a notification appears in the notification area, and the screen image reappears. NOTE: When select computer models are in slate mode, the screen orientation is reset when you switch between graphics modes. 32 Chapter 4 Power management 5 External cards and devices Using Media Card Reader cards (select models only) Optional digital cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are often used with digital media–equipped cameras and PDAs as well as with other computers. To determine the digital card formats that are supported on your computer, refer to the Getting Started guide. Inserting a digital card CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the digital card connectors, use minimal force to insert a digital card. Insert the card into the Media Card Reader, and then press in on the card until it is firmly seated. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected, and a menu of options may be displayed. Using Media Card Reader cards (select models only) 33 Removing a digital card CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely remove the digital card. 1. 2. 3. Save your information and close all programs associated with the digital card. Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Either press in on the card (1), and then remove it from the slot (2). – or – Pull the card out of the slot. Using PC Cards (select models only) A PC Card is a credit card-sized accessory designed to conform to the standard specifications of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA). The PC Card slot supports the following types of PC Cards: ● ● 32-bit (CardBus) and 16-bit PC Cards Type I and Type II PC Cards NOTE: Zoomed video PC Cards and 12-V PC Cards are not supported. 34 Chapter 5 External cards and devices Configuring a PC Card To reduce the risk of loss of support for other PC Cards during configuration, install only the software required for the device. If you are instructed by the PC Card manufacturer 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, supplied by the PC Card manufacturer. Using PC Cards (select models only) 35 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. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the connectors: Use minimal force when inserting a PC Card. Do not move or transport the computer when a PC Card is in use. The PC Card slot may contain a protective insert. The insert must be removed before you can insert a PC Card: 1. Press the PC Card eject button (1). [. . . ] NOTE: The default password is admin. 88 Chapter 11 Management A Traveling with the computer For best results, follow these traveling and shipping tips: ● Prepare the computer for traveling or shipping: ◦ ◦ Back up your information. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the computer, damage to a drive, or loss of information, remove the media from a drive before removing the drive from a drive bay and before shipping, storing, or traveling with a drive. ◦ ◦ ● ● Turn off and then disconnect all external devices. When traveling by air, carry the computer as hand luggage; do not check it in with the rest of your bags. [. . . ]