HP Elitebook Folio 9480m J5p81ut Aba 14 User Manual

3.Tilt the battery down (2), slide the battery (3) into the bay until the battery release latch snaps,
and then slide the battery release latch to the left to lock the battery.
NOTE:In the locked position there will be no red color shown in the battery release latch slot.
Removing a battery
To remove the battery:
CAUTION:Removing a battery that is the sole power source for the computer can cause loss of
information. To prevent loss of information, save your work and shut down the computer through
Windows...

Conserving battery power
●From the Start screen, type power, select Settings, and then select Power Options.
●Select low power-use settings through Power Options.
●Turn off wireless and LAN connections and exit modem applications when you are not using
them.
●Disconnect unused external devices that are not plugged into an external power source.
●Stop, disable, or remove any external memory cards that you are not using.
●Decrease screen brightness.
●Before you leave your work, initiate Sleep, or shut down...

Connect the computer to external AC power under any of the following conditions:
●When charging or calibrating a battery
●When installing or modifying system software
●When writing information to a CD, a DVD, or a BD (select models only)
●When running Disk Defragmenter
●When performing a backup or recovery
When you connect the computer to external AC power, the following events occur:
●The battery begins to charge.
●If the computer is turned on, the power meter icon in the notification area changes...

●Performance mode—Runs application with optimal performance.
●Power Saving mode—Conserves battery life.
Using switchable graphics (select models only)
Switchable graphics allow you to switch between Performance mode and Power Saving mode.
Switchable graphics assigns individual applications to either Performance mode or Power Saving
mode, based on power requirements. You can also manually modify the settings for an individual
application by locating the application and switch between Performance mode and...

7 External cards and devices
Using memory card readers
Optional memory 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 memory card formats that are supported on your computer, see 
Getting to know
your computer on page 4.
Inserting a memory card
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to the memory card connectors, use minimal force to
insert a memory card.
1.Hold the card...

3.Press in on the card (1), and then remove it from the slot (2).
NOTE:If the card does not eject, pull the card out of the slot.
Using smart cards
NOTE:The term smart card is used throughout this chapter to mean both smart cards and Java™
Cards.
A smart card is a credit card-sized accessory that carries a microchip containing memory and a
microprocessor. Like personal computers, smart cards have an operating system to manage input
and output, and they include security features to protect against...

Using a USB device
Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect an optional external
device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub.
Some USB devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the
device. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions.
These instructions may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer’s website.
The computer has at least...

CAUTION:To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following
procedure to safely remove the USB device.
1.To remove a USB device, save your information and close all programs associated with the
device.
2.Click the remove hardware icon on the Windows desktop in the notification area, at the far right
of the taskbar, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
3.Remove the device.
Using optional external devices
NOTE:For more information about required software and...

2.Align the docking posts on the docking device with the receptors on the bottom of the computer
and lower the computer into the docking device (2) until the computer is seated.
3.Push in the connect button (1) on the docking device to secure the docking device to the
computer. The connect light (2) turns on when the computer is fully docked.
Using optional external devices 49 

8Drives
Handling drives
CAUTION:Drives are fragile computer components that must be handled with care. Refer to the
following cautions before handling drives. Additional cautions are included with the procedures to
which they apply.
Observe these precautions:
●Before you move a computer that is connected to an external hard drive, initiate Sleep and allow
the screen to clear, or properly disconnect the external hard drive.
●Before handling a drive, discharge static electricity by touching a grounded...