HP Pro x2 612 G1 Using optional external devices, Connecting a USB device, Removing a USB device

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Connecting a USB device

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect the device.

▲Connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port.

NOTE: The following illustration may look slightly different than your computer.

You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.

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: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB device.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following 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:

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be sure that the device is turned off and the AC power cord is unplugged.

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Contents User Guide Software terms Product noticeSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Power management Security Support Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Index Welcome Finding information User guides View Warranty InformationSupport User guides Resources Tablet edge components Getting to know your computerComponents Description Tablet edge components Component Description DisplayCommunication and Chat HP WebCam Top Power keyboardTouchPad Lights Fn key KeysHelp and Support User Guides Right sideLeft side Rear Releasing the tablet from the power keyboardChanging your tablets view Changing your tablets settingsAdjusting your tablets autorotate lock Adjusting your tablets screen brightnessTurning wireless devices on or off Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controlsUsing operating system controls Using a WlanUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Using the wireless buttonSetting up a Wlan Using an Internet service providerConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyProtecting your Wlan Inserting and removing a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devices Using GPS select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkSetting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad and gestures Tapping Turning the TouchPad off and onFinger pinch zoom ScrollingRotating select models only Finger clickStoring the pen Using the digitizer pen select models onlyIdentifying the pen components Holding the penUsing the keyboard Hot key combination Description Identifying the hot keysUsing the embedded numeric keypad Using keypadsHot key combination Using an optional external numeric keypad Using the integrated numeric keypadMultimedia Connecting speakersAdjusting the volume Connecting headphones and microphonesVideo WebcamsChecking audio functions on the computer VGA DisplayPort Connecting wired displays using MultiStream TransportPage Shutting down the computer Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Sleep Using the power meter and power settingsInitiating and exiting Hibernation Finding additional battery information Using battery powerSetting password protection on wakeup Factory-sealed batteryManaging low battery levels Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge timeConserving battery power Using external AC powerTesting an AC adapter Removing a memory card Using memory card readers External cards and devices Inserting a memory cardUsing smart cards Inserting a smart card Using a USB deviceRemoving a smart card Connecting a USB device Using optional external devicesRemoving a USB device Using optional external drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterDrives Handling drivesUsing Disk Cleanup Protecting the computer Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature SecurityPassword Function Setting passwords in WindowsManaging a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupEntering a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordSetting a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockUsing firewall software Using antivirus softwareRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Locating the fingerprint reader Installing critical security updatesUsing HP Client Security select models only Using the fingerprint reader select models onlyCleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks MaintenanceCleaning your computer Cleaning proceduresCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Using SoftPaq Download ManagerUpdating programs and drivers Guidelines Backup and recoveryCreating recovery media and backups Creating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc CreatorBacking up your information Creating recovery mediaUsing the Windows recovery tools Performing a system recoveryUsing Windows 7 operating system media Using f11 recovery tools select models onlySelect Repair your computer Starting Computer Setup Using Computer SetupNavigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Synchronizing the tablet and keyboard Using MultiBootAbout the boot device order Choosing MultiBoot preferencesDynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiDownloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Contacting support SupportComponent LabelsInput power SpecificationsOperating environment Traveling with or shipping your computer Computer is unable to start up TroubleshootingTroubleshooting resources Resolving issuesAn external device is not working Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is on but not responding Computer is unusually warmDisc does not play Wireless network connection is not workingMovie is not visible on an external display Page Electrostatic discharge Index Symbols/NumericsMaintenance SIM

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