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6 External 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. 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. Your computer has 3 USB ports that support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. You can also add an optional docking device or USB hub to provide additional USB ports for use with your 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 to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port. Once the USB device has been detected, an icon is placed on the desktop. Using a USB device 43

Section	Page
Features	9
Identifying hardware	9
Top components	9
TouchPad	9
Lights	10
Power button	11
Keys	12
Front components	12
Right-side components	13
Left-side components	14
Bottom components	15
Display components	16
Wireless antennas	16
Additional hardware components	18
Identifying the labels	18
Pointing devices and keyboard	20
Using pointing devices	20
Setting pointing device preferences	20
Using the TouchPad	21
Turning the TouchPad on and off	21
Navigating	21
Selecting	22
Connecting an external mouse	22
Using the keyboard	23
Using hotkeys	23
Initiating Suspend	24
Opening the Print Options window	24
Displaying battery status	24
Switching the screen image	24
Opening the default e-mail application	24
Opening the default Web browser	24
Decreasing screen brightness	24
Increasing screen brightness	25
Turning wireless features on and off	25
Muting and restoring speaker sound	25
Decreasing speaker volume	25
Increasing speaker volume	25
Using keypads	25
Using the embedded numeric keypad	26
Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad	26
Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad	26
Using an optional external numeric keypad	26
Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard	26
Multimedia	28
Multimedia features	28
Identifying your multimedia components	28
Adjusting the volume	29
Multimedia software	30
Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software	30
Installing multimedia software from a disc	30
Audio	30
Connecting external audio devices	30
Checking your audio functions	31
Connecting an HDMI device	31
Video	32
Connecting an external monitor or projector	32
External optical drive (purchased separately)	33
Playing music	33
Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD)	34
Webcam (select models only)	35
Power management	36
Setting power options	36
Using power-saving states	36
Initiating and exiting Suspend	36
Initiating and exiting Hibernation	36
Using the Power icon	37
Using power management	37
Viewing the current power management settings	37
Changing the current power management settings	37
Using external AC power	37
Connecting the AC adapter	38
Using battery power	38
Inserting or removing the battery	39
Charging a battery	40
Maximizing battery discharge time	41
Managing low battery levels	41
Identifying low battery levels	41
Resolving a low battery level	41
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	41
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available	42
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	42
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation	42
Calibrating a battery	42
Step 1: Fully charge the battery	42
Step 2: Disable Hibernation and Suspend	43
Step 3: Discharge the battery	43
Step 4: Fully recharge the battery	43
Step 5: Reenable Hibernation and Suspend	44
Conserving battery power	44
Storing a battery	44
Disposing of a used battery	44
Replacing the battery	45
Testing an AC adapter	45
Shutting down the computer	45
Drives	47
Handling drives	47
Replacing a hard drive	47
External devices	51
Using a USB device	51
Connecting a USB device	51
Removing a USB device	52
Using USB legacy support	52
Using an eSATA device	52
Connecting an eSATA device	52
Stopping and removing an eSATA device	53
Using optional external drives	53
Using an optional external optical drive	54
Inserting an optical disc (CD or DVD)	54
Removing an optical disc (CD or DVD)	55
When the disc tray opens	55
When the disc tray does not open	56
Using optional external devices	56
External media cards	57
Using Media Card Reader cards	57
Inserting a digital card	57
Removing a digital card	58
Memory modules	59
Security	62
Protecting the computer	62
Using passwords	62
Setting passwords in the operating system	63
Setting passwords in Computer Setup	63
Setup password	63
Managing a setup password	64
Entering a setup password	64
Using Computer Setup DriveLock	64
Setting a DriveLock password	65
Entering a DriveLock password	65
Changing a DriveLock password	65
Removing DriveLock protection	66
Using Computer Setup security features	66
Securing system devices	66
Using Computer Setup stringent security	66
Setting stringent security	67
Removing stringent security	67
Viewing Computer Setup System Information	67
Using firewall software	67
Setting up automatic online updates	68
Installing a security cable	68
Computer Setup	69
Starting Computer Setup	69
Using Computer Setup	69
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup	69
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup	70
Computer Setup menus	70
File menu	70
Security menu	70
Diagnostics menu	71
System Configuration menu	72

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External 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.

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.

Your computer has 3 USB ports that support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. You can also

add an optional docking device or USB hub to provide additional USB ports for use with your 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 to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port.

Once the USB device has been detected, an icon is placed on the desktop.

Using a USB device