Using Optional External Devices; Using Optional External Drives - HP ProBook 650 G2 User Manual

2. Connect the device cable to the serial port to the computer.
3. Turn on the computer.

Using optional external devices

NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use,
see the manufacturer's instructions.
To connect an external device to the computer:
CAUTION:
the device is turned off and the AC power cord is unplugged.
1. Connect the device to the computer.
2. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet.
3. Turn on the device.
To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. To
disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug
the AC power cord.

Using optional external drives

Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. A USB drive can be
added by connecting the drive to a USB port to the computer.
NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be connected to the powered USB port to the computer.
USB drives include the following types:
● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive
● Hard drive module
● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray)
● MultiBay device
52 Chapter 7 External cards and devices
To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be sure that