Using Optional External Drives - HP Pro X2 612 G1 User Manual

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
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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
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