External Devices - HP COMPAQ 309971-002 Hardware Manual

The jacks and connectors described in this guide support standard

external devices.

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For information about which jack or connector to use, refer to
the documentation included with the device.
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For information about installing or loading any software,
such as drivers, that are required by the device, 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 the 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 the device from the notebook.
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