HP Envy 13-1130nr HP ENVY 13 User Guide - Windows 7 - Page 68
Using external drives, Connecting optional external drives
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Using external drives Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. 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±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer (DL) Drive ● Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer (DL) Drive Connecting optional external drives 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 drive to the computer: CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be sure that the drive is turned off and the AC power cord is unplugged. 1. Connect the drive to the computer. 2. If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet. 3. Turn on the drive. To disconnect an unpowered external drive, turn off the drive, and then disconnect it from the computer. To disconnect a powered external drive, turn off the drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord. Using the external optical drive (select models only) NOTE: The external optical drive must be connected to the USB port on the computer, not to a USB port on another external device, such as a hub or docking station. Select computer models ship with an external optical drive. An external optical drive connects to a USB port on the computer and enables you to read data discs, play music, and watch movies. If your external optical drive is a Blu-ray Disc (BD) drive, you can also watch high-definition video from discs. You may have one of the following types of drives: ● DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer (DL) Drive ● Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer (DL) Drive The external optical drive can be either a tray load or slot load drive. The optical drive also contains two additional USB ports. 58 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices