HP Pavilion Dv3 2300 Entertainment Notebook Pc Series Manual

							If HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection has parked the drive, the computer will behave in the following
ways:
●The computer will not shut down.
●The computer will not initiate Sleep or Hibernation, except as described in the following Note.
NOTE:If the computer is running on battery power and reaches a critical battery level, HP
ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection allows the computer to initiate Hibernation.
●The computer will not activate battery alarms set on the Alarms tab in Power Options properties.
Before you move the computer, HP recommends that you either shut it down or initiate Sleep or
Hibernation.
Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software
The HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software enables you to perform the following tasks:
●Enable and disable HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection.
NOTE:Depending on your user privileges, you may not be able to enable or disable HP
ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection. Additionally, members of an Administrator group can change
the privileges for non-Administrator users.
●Determine whether a drive in the system is supported.
To open the software and change settings, follow these steps:
1.In Mobility Center, click the hard drive icon to open the HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
window.
– or –
Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive
Protection.
2.Click the appropriate button to change settings.
3.Click OK.
Replacing the hard drive
CAUTION:To prevent information loss or an unresponsive system:
Shut down the computer before removing the hard drive from the hard drive bay. Do not remove the
hard drive while the computer is on, in the Sleep state, or in Hibernation.
If you are not sure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on by pressing the
power button. Then shut down the computer through the operating system.
To remove the hard drive:
1.Save your work.
2.Shut down the computer and close the display.
3.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
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							4.Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet.
5.Turn the computer upside down on a flat surface.
6.Remove the battery from the computer.
7.With the hard drive bay toward you, loosen the 3 hard drive cover screws (1).
8.Lift the hard drive cover away from the computer (2).
9.Pull the hard drive tab to the left (1) to disconnect the hard drive.
10.Lift the hard drive (2) out of the hard drive bay.
To install a hard drive:
1.Insert the hard drive into the hard drive bay (1).
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							2.Pull the hard drive tab (2) to the right until the hard drive snaps into place.
3.Align the tabs on the hard drive cover with the notches on the computer (1).
4.Close the cover (2).
5.Tighten the 3 hard drive cover screws (3).
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							7 External devices
Using a USB device
A USB port connects an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer,
scanner, or hub, to the computer or to an optional expansion product.
Some USB devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device.
For more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturers instructions.
The computer has 2 USB ports, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. To add more
USB ports, connect an optional hub or expansion product.
Connecting a USB device
CAUTION:To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect a USB device.
▲To connect a USB device to the computer, 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, the “Installing device driver software” message is
displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
Removing a USB device
CAUTION:To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to
safely remove the USB device.
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							CAUTION:To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB device.
To remove a USB device:
1.Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the far right
of the taskbar.
NOTE:To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon, click the Show hidden
icons icon (the arrow at the left of the notification area).
2.Click the name of the device in the list.
NOTE:You are prompted that it is safe to remove the hardware device.
3.Remove the device.
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							Using an eSATA device
An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external
hard drive.
Some eSATA devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device.
For more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturers instructions.
NOTE:The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device.
Connecting an eSATA device
CAUTION:To prevent damage to an eSATA port connector, use minimal force to connect an eSATA
device.
▲To connect an eSATA device to the computer, connect the eSATA cable for the device to the
eSATA port.
You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.
Removing an eSATA device
CAUTION:To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to
safely remove the device.
CAUTION:To prevent damage to an eSATA connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the eSATA
device.
1.Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the far right
of the taskbar.
NOTE:To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon, click the Show hidden
icons icon (the arrow at the left of the notification area).
2.Click the name of the device in the list.
NOTE:You are prompted that it is safe to remove the hardware device.
3.Remove the device.
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							8 External media cards
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							Using Digital Media Slot cards
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.
The Digital Media Slot supports the following digital card formats:
●Memory Stick (MS)
●Memory Stick Pro (MSP)
●MultiMediaCard (MMC)
●Secure Digital Input/Output (SD I/O)
●Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card
●xD-Picture Card (XD)
Inserting a digital card
CAUTION:To avoid damaging the digital card or the computer, do not insert any type of adapter into
the Digital Media Slot.
CAUTION:To prevent damage to the digital card connectors, use minimal force to insert a digital card.
1.Hold the digital card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer.
2.Insert the card into the Digital Media Slot, and then push 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.
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							Removing a digital card
CAUTION:To prevent 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.
NOTE:To stop a data transfer, click Cancel in the operating system Copying window.
2.To remove a digital card:
a.Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the far
right of the taskbar.
NOTE:To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon, click the Show
hidden icons icon (the arrow at the left side of the notification area).
b.Click the name of the digital card in the list.
NOTE:You are prompted that it is safe to remove the hardware device.
3.Press in on the digital card (1), and then remove the card from the slot (2).
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							Using ExpressCards
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 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
CAUTION:To prevent damage to the computer and external media cards, do not insert a PC Card
into an ExpressCard slot.
CAUTION:To prevent 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 the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer.
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