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Removing a smart card, Using a USB device, Activating the USB 3.0 port functionality

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Removing a smart card CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely remove the smart card. 1. Save your information and close all programs associated with the smart card. 2. Click the remove hardware icon on the Windows desktop in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Pull the smart card out of the slot. 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, see the manufacturer's instructions. These instructions may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer's website. The computer has 3 USB ports that support USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. Your computer also has a USB charging port that provides power to an external device. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that can be used with the computer. NOTE: These ports support USB 2.0 by default. For details about activating the USB 3.0 port functionality, see the next section. Activating the USB 3.0 port functionality Follow these steps to turn on the USB 3.0 port functionality: 1. Start Computer Setup. See Starting Computer Setup on page 61. 2. Select the option for USB ports and follow the on-screen instructions. 3. After you have saved the Computer Setup changes, install the USB 3.0 drivers: a. Go to http://www.hp.com. b. Click Support & Drivers, and then click the Drivers & Downloads tab. c. Enter the product name in the text box, and then click Search. d. Select your computer model, and then select your operating system. e. Select the link for the USB 3.0 drivers, and follow the on-screen instructions. Using a USB device 41

Section	Page
Welcome	11
Finding information	12
Getting to know your computer	14
Top	14
TouchPad	14
Lights	15
Buttons and speakers	16
Keys	17
Front	18
Right	19
Left	20
Display	21
Bottom	22
Connecting to a network	24
Connecting to a wireless network	24
Using the wireless controls	24
Turning wireless devices on or off	24
Using HP Connection Manager (select models only)	25
Using the wireless button	25
Using operating system controls	25
Using a WLAN	25
Using an Internet service provider	26
Setting up a WLAN	26
Configuring a wireless router	26
Protecting your WLAN	27
Connecting to a WLAN	27
Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only)	27
Inserting and removing a SIM	28
Using GPS (select models only)	29
Connecting to a wired network	29
Connecting to a local area network (LAN)	29
Navigating using the keyboard, touch gestures and pointing devices	31
Using pointing devices	31
Setting pointing device preferences	31
Using the TouchPad	31
Turning the TouchPad off and on	32
Using TouchPad Gestures	32
One-finger slide	33
Tapping	33
Scrolling	34
Pinching/zooming	34
Using the keyboard	35
Identifying the hot keys	35
Using keypads	36
Using the embedded numeric keypad	36
Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off	37
Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad	37
Using an optional external numeric keypad	37
Multimedia	38
Audio	38
Connecting speakers	38
Adjusting the volume	38
Connecting headphones and microphones	38
Checking audio functions on the computer	39
Webcam (select models only)	39
Video	39
VGA	39
Dual-Mode DisplayPort	40
Power management	41
Shutting down the computer	41
Setting power options	41
Using power-saving states	41
Initiating and exiting Sleep	42
Using the power meter and power settings	42
Setting password protection on wakeup	42
Using battery power	42
Finding additional battery information	43
Using Battery Check	43
Displaying the remaining battery charge	43
Maximizing battery discharge time	43
Managing low battery levels	44
Identifying low battery levels	44
Resolving a low battery level	44
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available	44
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available	44
Inserting or removing the battery	44
Inserting a battery	44
Removing a battery	45
Conserving battery power	45
Storing a user-replaceable battery	46
Disposing of a user-replaceable battery	46
Replacing a user-replaceable battery	46
Using external AC power	46
Testing an AC adapter	47
External cards and devices	48
Using memory card readers	48
Inserting a memory card	48
Removing a memory card	48
Using smart cards	49
Configuring a smart card	49
Inserting a smart card	50
Removing a smart card	51
Using a USB device	51
Activating the USB 3.0 port functionality	51
Connecting a USB device	52
Removing a USB device	52
Using optional external devices	53
Using optional external drives	53
Drives	54
Handling drives	54
Using hard drives	54
Removing or replacing the service door	55
Removing the service door	55
Replacing the service door	55
Replacing or upgrading the hard drive	56
Removing the hard drive	56
Installing a hard drive	58
Adding or replacing a drive in the upgrade bay	59
Adding or replacing an optical drive	59
Security	62
Protecting the computer	62
Using passwords	62
Setting passwords in Windows	63
Setting passwords in Computer Setup	63
Managing a BIOS administrator password	63
Entering a BIOS administrator password	64
Installing an optional security cable	65
Maintenance	66
Adding or replacing memory modules	66
Cleaning your computer	68
Cleaning procedures	69
Cleaning the display (All-in-Ones or Notebooks)	69
Cleaning the sides or cover	69
Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse	69
Updating programs and drivers	70
Computer Setup (BIOS), MultiBoot, and HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI)	71
Using Computer Setup	71
Starting Computer Setup	71
Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup	71
Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup	72
Updating the BIOS	73
Determining the BIOS version	73
Downloading a BIOS update	73
Using MultiBoot	74
About the boot device order	74
Choosing MultiBoot preferences	74
Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup	75
Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt	75
Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt	75
Entering MultiBoot Express preferences	76
Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) (select models only)	76
Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics (UEFI) to a USB device	77
Support	78
Contacting support	78
Labels	79
Specifications	81
Input power	81
Operating environment	81
Traveling with or shipping your computer	82
Troubleshooting	83
Troubleshooting resources	83
Resolving issues	83
The computer is unable to start up	83
The computer screen is blank	84
Software is functioning abnormally	84
The computer is on but not responding	84
The computer is unusually warm	84
An external device is not working	85
The wireless network connection is not working	85
A disc does not play	85
A movie is not visible on an external display	86
The process of burning a disc does not begin, or it stops before completion	86
Electrostatic discharge	87