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Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to a USB port on the computer. NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be connected to the powered USB port on the left side of the computer. USB drives include the following types: ● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive ● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached) ● DVD-ROM Drive ● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive ● DVD±RW/CD-RW Combo Drive ● MultiBay device Using optional external devices NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. To connect an external device to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be sure that the device is turned off and the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. Connect the device to the computer. 2. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. Turn on the device. To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. Using an optional external MultiBay II An external MultiBay II connects to a USB port on the computer and enables you to use MultiBay II devices. The computer provides one powered USB port on the left side of the computer. This port provides power to the external MultiBay when used with a powered USB cable. An external MultiBay connected to the other USB port on the computer must be connected to AC power. For more information about the external MultiBay II, refer to the user guide that is included with the device. 66 Chapter 6 External devices

Section	Page
Features	11
Identifying hardware	11
Top components	11
TouchPad	11
Light	13
Keys	14
Front components	14
Right-side components	15
Left-side components	16
Display components	17
Bottom components	18
Wireless antennae	18
Additional hardware components	19
Identifying the labels	20
Power management	21
Setting power options	21
Using power-saving states	21
Initiating and exiting Sleep	21
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	22
Using the battery meter	22
Using power plans	22
Viewing the current power plan	22
Selecting a different power plan	23
Customizing power plans	23
Setting password protection on wakeup	23
Using external AC power	23
Connecting the AC adapter	24
Using battery power	25
Finding battery information in Help and Support	25
Using Battery Check	25
Displaying the remaining battery charge	26
Inserting or removing the battery	26
Charging a battery	27
Maximizing battery discharge time	28
Managing low battery levels	28
Identifying low battery levels	28
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 Sleep	30
Step 3: Discharge the battery	30
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery	32
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Sleep	32
Conserving battery power	32
Storing a battery	32
Disposing of a used battery	33
Replacing the battery	33
Testing an AC adapter	34
Shutting down the computer	34
Wireless	35
Using wireless devices (select models only)	35
Identifying wireless and network icons	35
Using the wireless controls	36
Using the wireless switch	36
Using operating system controls	36
Using a WLAN	37
Setting up a WLAN	37
Protecting your WLAN	37
Connecting to a WLAN	39
Roaming to another network	39
Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only)	40
Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)	40
Multimedia	41
Multimedia features	41
Identifying your multimedia components	41
Adjusting the volume	43
Multimedia software	44
Using preinstalled multimedia software	44
Installing multimedia software from a disc	44
Audio	45
Connecting external audio devices	45
Checking your audio functions	45
Video	47
Connecting an external monitor or projector	47
Optical drive (select models only)	48
Identifying the external optical drive	48
Using optical discs	48
Selecting the right disc	48
CD-R discs	49
CD-RW discs	49
DVD±R discs	49
DVD±RW discs	49
Playing music	49
Watching a movie	50
Changing DVD region settings	51
Creating or “burning” a CD or DVD	52
Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD)	52
Webcam	54
Adjusting webcam properties	54
Security	55
Protecting the computer	55
Using passwords	56
Setting passwords in Windows	56
Setting passwords in Computer Setup	56
Setup password	57
Managing a setup password	58
Entering a setup password	59
Power-on password	59
Managing a power-on password	60
Entering a power-on password	61
Requiring a power-on password at restart	62
Using Computer Setup DriveLock	62
Setting a DriveLock password	63
Entering a DriveLock password	64
Changing a DriveLock password	65
Removing DriveLock protection	66
Using Computer Setup security features	67
Securing system devices	67
Using Computer Setup stringent security	67
Setting stringent security	68
Removing stringent security	69
Viewing Computer Setup System Information	69
Using antivirus software	70
Using firewall software	71
Installing critical updates	72
Installing a security cable	73
External devices	74
Using a USB device	74
Connecting a USB device	74
Stopping and removing a USB device	74
Using USB legacy support	75
Using external drives	76
Using optional external devices	76
Using an optional external MultiBay II	76
Using an optional external optical drive (select models only)	77
Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD)	77
Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD)	78
When the disc tray opens	78
When the disc tray does not open	79
External media cards	80
Using SD Card Reader cards	80
Inserting a digital card	80
Stopping and removing a digital card	81
Using ExpressCards	82
Configuring an ExpressCard	82
Inserting an ExpressCard	82
Stopping and removing an ExpressCard	83
Pointing devices and keyboard	85
Using pointing devices	85
Setting pointing device preferences	85
Using the TouchPad	85
Connecting an external mouse	85
Using the keyboard	85
Using hotkeys	85
Displaying system information (fn+esc)	86
Initiating Sleep (fn+f1)	86
Switching the screen image (fn+f2)	88
Decreasing screen brightness (fn+f3)	88
Increasing screen brightness (fn+f4)	88
Initiating QuickLock (fn+f6)	88
Muting speaker sound (fn+f8)	88
Decreasing speaker sound (fn+f10)	88
Increasing speaker sound (fn+f11)	88
Using keypads	89
Using the embedded numeric keypad	89
Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad	89
Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad	90
Using an optional external numeric keypad	90
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	91
Drives	92
Identifying installed drives	92
Handling drives	92
Improving HD performance	94
Using Disk Defragmenter	94
Using Disk Cleanup	94
Using HP 3D DriveGuard (select models only)	95
Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status	95
Using HP 3D DriveGuard software	96
Replacing a hard drive	97
Memory modules	101
Computer Setup	105
Starting Computer Setup	105
Using Computer Setup	105
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup	105
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup	106
Computer Setup menus	106
File menu	106
Security menu	107
Diagnostics menu	107
System Configuration menu	108

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Using external drives

Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. A USB drive can

be added by connecting the drive to a USB port on the computer.

NOTE:

HP external USB optical drives should be connected to the powered USB port on the left side

of the computer.

USB drives include the following types:

●

1.44-megabyte diskette drive

●

Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached)

●

DVD-ROM Drive

●

DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive

●

DVD±RW/CD-RW Combo Drive

●

MultiBay device

Using optional external devices

NOTE:

For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to

use, refer to the manufacturer's instructions.

To connect an external device to the computer:

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be

sure that the device is turned off and the AC power cord is unplugged.

Connect the device to the computer.

If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet.

Turn on the device.

To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the

computer. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, disconnect it from the computer,

and then unplug the AC power cord.

Using an optional external MultiBay II

An external MultiBay II connects to a USB port on the computer and enables you to use MultiBay II

devices. The computer provides one powered USB port on the left side of the computer. This port

provides power to the external MultiBay when used with a powered USB cable. An external MultiBay

connected to the other USB port on the computer must be connected to AC power.

For more information about the external MultiBay II, refer to the user guide that is included with the

device.

Chapter 6

External devices