HP Notebook Series Hardware Guide

vi Hardware Guide
Contents
6 External Device Connections
Connecting a Standard Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–1
Connecting a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–2
Using a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–3
Linking to an Infrared Device (Select Models) . . . . . . . . 6–4
Setting Up an Infrared Transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–5
Avoiding Standby While Using Infrared. . . . . . . . . . 6–6
Connecting an Optional Cable Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7
7 Modem and Network Connections
Using the Modem (Select Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–1
Connecting the Modem to an RJ-11 Jack . . . . . . . . . 7–3
Connecting the Modem with an Adapter. . . . . . . . . . 7–5
Special Restrictions in Certain Countries . . . . . . . . . 7–6
Changing Your Modem Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–6
Connecting to a Local Area Network (LAN). . . . . . . . . . 7–7
Turning a Network Connection Off and On . . . . . . . 7–9
Making Wireless Network Connections
(Select Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–10
Turning Wireless Communication On and Off . . . . 7–12
Connecting to a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–14
Checking the Wireless Connection Status. . . . . . . . 7–14
Making Bluetooth Wireless Connections
(Select Models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7–15
8 Hardware Upgrades
Obtaining Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–1
Using PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Selecting a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Configuring a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–2
Inserting a PC Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–3
Stopping and Removing a PC Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–5

HP Notebook Series Specifications

General

Category	Laptop
Series	Notebook Series
Processor	Varies by model (e.g., Intel Core i3/i5/i7, AMD Ryzen)
RAM	Varies by model (e.g., 4GB, 8GB, 16GB)
Storage	Varies by model (e.g., 256GB SSD, 1TB HDD)
Display	14-inch to 17.3-inch HD or FHD (varies by model)
Operating System	Windows 10 or Windows 11 (varies by model)
Graphics	Integrated Intel or AMD Graphics or Discrete NVIDIA or AMD Graphics (varies by model)
Battery	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model