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    External Devices Document Part Number: 406856-001 April 2006 This guide explains how to use optional external devices with the computer.
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    Contents 1 Using a USB device Connecting a USB device 1-2 Stopping a USB device 1-2 Required USB software 1-3 USB legacy support 1-3 2 Using a 1394 device Connecting a 1394 device 2-1 Stopping a 1394 device 2-2 Required 1394 software 2-2 3 Using the docking connector External Devices ii
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    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, to the computer or to an optional docking device. A hub provides additional USB ports for the system and can be connected to the computer or to
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    of information or an unresponsive system, stop a USB device before removing it. To stop a USB device: 1. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. ✎ To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show Hidden Icons Icon (< or
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    usually included with the device. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturer's instructions included with the device. USB legacy support USB legacy support (enabled by default) allows you to ■ Use a keyboard, mouse, or hub connected to a USB port on the computer
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    often require a 1394 connection. The computer 1394 port, illustrated below, also supports IEEE 1394a devices. Connecting a 1394 device Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage device, the "Found New Hardware" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. External Devices 2-1
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    removing it. To stop a 1394 device: 1. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. ✎ To display the Safely Remove information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturer's instructions included with the device. 2-2 External
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    3 Using the docking connector The docking connector on the bottom of the computer allows you to connect the computer to an optional docking device. An optional docking device provides additional ports and connectors that can be used with the computer. External Devices 3-1
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    2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements
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External Devices
Document Part Number: 406856-001
April 2006
This guide explains how to use optional external devices with the
computer.