External Devices - HP Compaq Series Hardware Manual

The jacks and connectors described in this guide support standard

external devices.

For information about which jack or connector to use, refer to
the documentation included with the device.
For information about installing or loading any software
required by the device, such as drivers, refer to the
documentation included with the device.
To connect a standard external device to the notebook:
1. Turn off the notebook.
2. If you are connecting a powered device, turn off the device.
3. Connect the device to a connector on the notebook.
4. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device
power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.
5. Turn on the device.
6. Turn on the notebook.
To disconnect a standard external device from the notebook, turn
off the device, then disconnect it from the notebook.
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