User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Starting right
- Getting to know your computer
- Connecting to a network
- Enjoying entertainment features
- Navigating using touch gestures, pointing devices and the keyboard
- Managing power
- Initiating Sleep and Hibernation
- Using the power meter and power settings
- Selecting a power plan
- Running on battery power
- Using the AC adapter
- Running on external AC power
- HP CoolSense (select models only)
- Refreshing your software content with Intel Smart Connect Technology (select models only)
- Shutting down (turning off) the computer
- Managing and sharing information
- Maintaining your computer
- Securing your computer and information
- Using Setup Utility (BIOS) and System Diagnostics
- Backing up, restoring, and recovering
- Specifications
- Electrostatic Discharge
- Index
Connecting a USB device
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect the
device.
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Connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port.
NOTE: The USB port on your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this
section.
A sound indicates that the device has been detected.
NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, a message displays on the Windows desktop and
an icon appears in the notification area, letting you know that the device is recognized by the
computer.
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