HP Pavilion Dm3 3100 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

5 External cards and devices
Using Digital Media Slot 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...

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.Save your information and close all programs associated with the digital card.
2.Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Then
follow the on-screen instructions.
3.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...

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.
Inserting a PC Card
CAUTION:To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not...

2.Insert the card into the PC Card slot, and then press in on the card until it is firmly seated.
You will hear a sound when the card has been detected, and a menu of available options may
be displayed.
NOTE:The first time you connect a PC Card, a message in the notification area lets you know
that the device is recognized by the computer.
NOTE:To conserve power, stop or remove a PC Card when it is not in use.
Removing a PC Card
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of loss of data or an unresponsive system, stop a...

Using ExpressCards (select models only)
An ExpressCard is a high-performance PC Card that is inserted into the ExpressCard slot.
Like standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are designed to conform to the standard specifications of the
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA).
Configuring an ExpressCard
Install only the software required for the card. If you are instructed by the ExpressCard manufacturer
to install device drivers:
●Install only the device drivers for your operating...

Inserting an ExpressCard
CAUTION:To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card
into an ExpressCard slot.
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to the connectors:
Use minimal force when inserting an ExpressCard.
Do not move or transport the computer when an ExpressCard is in use.
The ExpressCard slot may contain a protective insert. To remove the insert:
1.Press in on the insert (1) to unlock it.
2.Pull the insert out of the slot (2).
To insert an ExpressCard:
1.Hold...

Removing an ExpressCard
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following
procedure to safely remove the ExpressCard.
1.Save your information and close all programs associated with the ExpressCard.
2.Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then
follow the on-screen instructions.
3.Release and remove the ExpressCard:
a.Gently press in on the ExpressCard (1) to unlock it.
b.Pull the ExpressCard out of the slot (2)....

Inserting a smart card
1.Hold the card label-side up, and gently slide the card into the smart card reader until the card is
seated.
2.Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on to the computer using the smart card PIN.
Removing a smart card
▲Grasp the edge of the smart card, and then pull it out of the smart card reader.
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,...

▲Connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port.
You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.
NOTE:The first time you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area lets you know
that the device is recognized by the computer.
Removing a USB device
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove
the USB device.
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following
procedure to safely remove the...

Connecting a 1394 device
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 port connector, use minimal force to connect the
device.
▲To connect a 1394 device to the computer, connect the 1394 cable for the device to the 1394
port.
You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.
Removing a 1394 device
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop the 1394
device before removing it.
CAUTION:To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on the cable...