User's Guide
Table Of Contents
- Hardware features
- Wireless and local area network
- Multimedia
- Digital cards
- USB devices
- Drives
- Memory modules
- Pointing devices and keyboard
- Power management
- Setting power options
- Using external AC power
- Using battery power
- Finding battery information in Help and Support
- Using Battery Check
- Displaying the remaining battery charge
- Inserting or removing the battery
- Charging a battery
- Maximizing battery discharge time
- Managing low battery levels
- Calibrating a battery
- Conserving battery power
- Storing a battery
- Disposing of a used battery
- Shutting down the device
- Security
- Backup and recovery
- Software updates
- Setup Utility
- Index
5USB 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. Devices can be connected to
the system, an optional docking device, or an optional expansion product.
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.
The device has 2 USB ports, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. Depending on the
model, the device may also have an HP Mobile Drive, which supports an optional HP Mini Mobile Drive.
An optional USB hub, optional docking device, or an optional expansion product provides additional
USB ports that can be used with the device.
Connecting a USB device
CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect a USB device.
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To connect a USB device, connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port.
You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.
NOTE: When you connect a USB device, you may see a message in the notification area to let you
know that the device is recognized by the system.
Stopping and Removing a USB device
CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to
safely remove the USB device.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB device.
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