HP Compaq Presario,Presario 1700 Supplementary Manual page 52

To install a new hardware device such as a printer or gamepad to
your Notebook, complete the following steps:
1. Turn off your Notebook.
2. Connect the device to your Notebook according to the
instructions that come with it.
3. Turn on your Notebook.
You may be prompted to insert the Windows Installation CD or
diskettes. If this occurs, complete the following steps:
1. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, click Next to begin
installing the drivers and files necessary to make the new
hardware work.
2. Select Search for the best driver for your device
(Recommended) and click Next.