HP Pavilion Dv1700 Notebook Pc Series Manual

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Removing an Optional Digital Card
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CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, 
stop the digital card before removing it.
To remove a digital card:
1. Close all applications and complete all activities that are 
associated with the card. (To stop a data transfer, select the 
cancel button in the operating system Copying window.)
2. Stop the digital card:
a. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the...

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What Is an ExpressCard?
An ExpressCard is a next-generation, high-performance PC Card, 
which must be inserted in the ExpressCard slot. 
Like all standard PC Cards, ExpressCards are designed to 
conform to the standards of the Personal Computer Memory Card 
International Association (PCMCIA).
Selecting an ExpressCard
ExpressCards use one of 2 interfaces and are available in 2 sizes. 
The ExpressCard slot on the computer supports both...

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Configuring an ExpressCard
CAUTION: To prevent loss of support for other ExpressCards, install only 
the software required for your device. If you are instructed by the 
ExpressCard 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 ExpressCard manufacturer.
Inserting an ExpressCard...

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1. Hold the ExpressCard label-side up with the connectors 
facing the computer.
2. Gently slide the card into the slot until the card is seated.
The operating system will issue a sound to indicate that a 
device has been detected.
✎The first time you insert an ExpressCard, the “Found New 
Hardware” message is displayed in the notification area, at 
the far right of the taskbar. 

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Stopping or Removing an ExpressCard
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CAUTION: To prevent loss of work or an unresponsive system, stop the 
ExpressCard before removing it.
To stop or remove an ExpressCard:
1. Close all applications and complete all activities that are 
associated with the ExpressCard.
2. To stop the ExpressCard:
a. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the 
notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
✎To display the Safely Remove...

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3. To remove the ExpressCard:
a. Press the ExpressCard slot eject button 1. (This action 
extends the button into position for releasing the 
ExpressCard.)
b. Press the eject button again to release the ExpressCard.
c. Gently pull the card 2 out of the slot.
✎An inserted ExpressCard uses power even when idle. To 
conserve power, stop or remove an ExpressCard when it is not 
in use. 

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Drives
Adding a Drive to the System
The internal hard drive and optical drive are standard features of 
the computer. The type of optical drive varies by computer model.
An optional drive can be added to the system by connecting it, 
as
 instructed in the drive user guides, to one of the USB ports or 
to the 1394 port (select models only). 
Using the IDE Drive Light
The IDE drive light blinks when either the hard drive or an optical...

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Caring for Drives
Drives are fragile components that must be handled carefully. 
Follow the guidelines in this section to protect your drives.
ÄCAUTION: To prevent damage to the computer or a drive and loss 
of
 work:
■Initiate standby before you move a computer or external hard drive 
from one location to another.
■Before handling a drive, discharge yourself from static electricity by 
touching a grounded metal object.
■Do not touch the...

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Replacing the Internal Hard Drive
The hard drive in the hard drive bay is the internal hard drive. 
Remove the internal hard drive only for repair or replacement.
ÄCAUTION: To prevent system lockup and loss of information:
■Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the 
hard drive bay. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is 
in standby or hibernation. 
■If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in...

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5. To remove the hard drive cover and expose the hard drive tab, 
lift the cover upward 1 and away 2 from the computer. 
6. To remove the hard drive, pull upward on the hard drive tab 1 
to release the hard drive, and then lift the hard drive 2 out of 
the hard drive bay.