Using Usb Legacy Support; Using External Drives; Using Optional External Devices - HP Notebook PC User Manual

To remove a USB device:
1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the far right
of the taskbar.
NOTE:
icons icon (the arrow at the left side of the notification area).
2. Click the name of the device in the list.
You are informed that it is safe to remove the hardware device.
3. Remove the device.

Using USB legacy support

USB legacy support (enabled by default) permits the following actions:
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Using a USB keyboard, mouse, or hub connected to a USB port on the computer during startup or
in an MS-DOS-based program or utility
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Starting or restarting from an optional external MultiBay or an optional USB bootable device
USB legacy support is enabled at the factory. To disable or enable USB legacy support:
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing
HP logo is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2. Use the tab key to select System Configuration > Device configurations, and then press
enter.
3. Press enter and use the arrow keys to enable or disable USB legacy support, and then press
f10.
4. To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select File > Save
changes and exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.

Using 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 on the computer.
USB drives include the following types:
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1.44-megabyte diskette drive
● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached)
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DVD-ROM Drive
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DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe Drive
● Blu-ray ROM DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe Drive

Using optional external devices

NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to
use, refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
To connect an external device to the computer:
70 Chapter 7 External devices
To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon, click the Show hidden
f10 while the