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8 USB devices 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. Devices can be connected to the system, an optional docking device, or 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 manufacturer's instructions. The computer has 3 USB ports, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. An optional USB hub, optional docking device, or an optional expansion product provides additional USB ports that can be used with the computer. 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, connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. NOTE: When you connect a USB device, you may see a message in the notification area to let you know that the device is recognized by the system. 54 Chapter 8 USB devices

Section	Page
Getting started	9
Using HP Instant Web (select models only)	10
Knowing the parts	11
Identifying the hardware	11
Top components	11
TouchPad	11
Light	12
Keys	13
Front components	13
Right-side components	15
Left-side components	15
Display components	16
Bottom components	17
Wireless antennas	18
Additional hardware components	19
Identifying the labels	19
Power management	21
Setting power options	21
Using power-saving states	21
Initiating and exiting Standby	21
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	22
Using power schemes	22
Viewing the current scheme	22
Selecting a different power scheme	23
Customizing power schemes	23
Setting password protection upon exiting Standby	23
Using external AC power	23
Connecting the AC adapter	24
Using battery power	24
Displaying the remaining battery charge	25
Inserting or removing the battery	25
Charging a battery	26
Maximizing battery discharge time	27
Managing low battery levels	27
Identifying low battery levels	27
Resolving a low battery level	29
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	29
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available	29
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	29
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	29
Calibrating a battery	29
Step 1: Fully charge the battery	29
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Standby	30
Step 3: Discharge the battery	30
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery	31
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Standby	31
Conserving battery power	31
Storing a battery	31
Disposing of a used battery	32
Shutting down the computer	32
Internet	33
Connecting to a wired network	34
Connecting to a wireless network	35
Using wireless devices	35
Identifying wireless and network status icons	35
Using the wireless controls	36
Using the wireless switch	36
Using HP Connection Manager software (select models only)	36
Using HP Wireless Assistant software	37
Using a WLAN	37
Setting up a WLAN	38
Protecting your WLAN	38
Connecting to a WLAN	39
Roaming to another network	40
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)	41
Inserting a SIM	41
Removing a SIM	42
Using the HP Mobile Broadband Setup Utility (select models only)	44
Multimedia	45
Multimedia features	45
Identifying your multimedia components	45
Adjusting the volume	47
Multimedia software	48
Using other preinstalled multimedia software	48
Installing multimedia software from the Internet	48
Audio	49
Connecting external audio devices	49
Checking your audio functions	49
Video	51
Connecting an external monitor or projector	51
Webcam	52
Security	53
Protecting the computer	53
Using passwords	53
Passwords set in Windows	54
Passwords set in Setup Utility	54
Administrator password	55
Managing an administrator password	55
Entering an administrator password	55
Power-on password	55
Managing a power-on password	56
Entering a power-on password	56
Using antivirus software	57
Using firewall software	58
Installing critical updates	59
Digital cards	60
Inserting a digital card	60
Stopping and removing a digital card	61
USB devices	62
Using a USB device	62
Connecting a USB device	62
Stopping and removing a USB device	63
Pointing devices and keyboard	64
Setting pointing device preferences	64
Using pointing devices	64
Using the TouchPad	64
Connecting an external mouse	64
Using the keyboard	64
Using hotkeys	64
Initiating Standby	65
Switching the screen	66
Decreasing screen brightness	66
Increasing screen brightness	66
Initiating QuickLock	66
Muting speaker sound	67
Decreasing speaker sound	67
Increasing speaker sound	67
Drives	68
Identifying installed drives	68
Handling drives	68
Using external drives	69
Using optional external devices	70
Memory modules	71
Updating software	75
Updating the BIOS	76
Determining the BIOS version	76
Downloading a BIOS update	76
Updating programs and drivers	78
Changing Instant Web Settings	79
Disabling and Enabling Instant Web	79
Setup Utility	80
Starting Setup Utility	80
Using Setup Utility	80
Changing the language of Setup Utility	80
Navigating and selecting in Setup Utility	80
Displaying system information	81
Restoring default settings in Setup Utility	81
Exiting Setup Utility	81
Setup Utility menus	82
Main menu	82
Security menu	82
System Configuration menu	82
Diagnostics menu	83

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USB devices

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. Devices can be connected to

the system, an optional docking device, or 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 manufacturer's instructions.

The computer has 3 USB ports, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. An optional

USB hub, optional docking device, or an optional expansion product provides additional USB ports that

can be used with the computer.

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, connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port.

You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.

NOTE:

When you connect a USB device, you may see a message in the notification area to let you

know that the device is recognized by the system.

Chapter 8

USB devices