Using Optional External Drives; Using The Docking Connector - HP Notebook pc User Manual

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To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it on the

computer. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, disconnect it on 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:

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1.44-megabyte diskette drive

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Hard drive module

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External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray)

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MultiBay device

The docking connector connects the computer to an optional docking device. An optional docking

device provides additional ports and connectors that can be used with the computer.

NOTE:

The following image may look slightly different than your computer or docking device.

Chapter 7 External cards and devices

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