Removing A Usb Device; Using Optional External Devices; Using Optional External Drives - HP J8K44PA User Manual

NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area lets you know
that the device is recognized by the computer.

Removing a USB device

CAUTION:
the USB device.
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procedure to safely remove the USB device.
1. To remove a USB device, save your information and close all programs associated with the
device.
2. Click the remove hardware icon on the Windows desktop in the notification area, at the far right
of the taskbar, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Remove the device.

Using optional external devices

NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to
use, see the manufacturer's instructions.
To connect an external device to the computer:
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sure that the device is turned off and the AC power cord is unplugged.
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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56 Chapter 7 External cards and devices
To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove
To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following
To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be