HP Pro x2 612 G1 (Windows 8.1) manual Using optional external drives

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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.

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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

●Hard drive module

●External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray)

●MultiBay device

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Contents User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a local area network LAN VGA Drives Contacting support Labels Appendix a Welcome Resources For information about Finding informationResources Welcome Tablet edge components Getting to know your computerGetting to know your computer Amber The computer is connected to external power Component Description DisplayTop Power keyboardTouchPad Lights Fn key KeysRight side Left side Rear Releasing the tablet from the power keyboardAdjusting your tablets autorotate lock Changing your tablets settingsAdjusting your tablets screen brightness Changing your tablets viewConnecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Using operating system controlsUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyInserting and removing a SIM Using GPS select models onlyConnecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devicesConnecting to a local area network LAN Page Connecting to a network Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad and gestures Tapping Turning the TouchPad off and onFinger pinch zoom ScrollingRotating select models only Finger clickEdge swipes select models only Flicking select models onlyLeft-edge swipe Setting touch screen preferences Using touch screen gesturesOne-finger slide Pinching/stretching TappingRotating select models only Right-edge swipe Edge swipesLeft-edge swipe Identifying the pen components Using the digitizer pen select models onlyHolding the pen Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipeUsing the on-screen keyboard Using the keyboardStoring the pen Identifying the hot keys Using Windows shortcut keysDescription Using the embedded numeric keypad Using keypadsTurning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Using an optional external numeric keypadAdjusting the volume Connecting speakersMultimedia AudioConnecting headphones and microphones WebcamsChecking audio functions on the computer VGA VideoDisplayPort Connecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport Multimedia Shutting down the computer Power managementUsing power-saving states Setting power optionsUsing the power meter and power settings Initiating and exiting SleepUsing battery power Setting password protection on wakeupFactory-sealed battery Using Battery Check Finding additional battery informationDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge timeConserving battery power Using external AC powerTesting an AC adapter Using memory card readers External cards and devicesInserting a memory card Removing a memory card Using smart cardsUsing a USB device Inserting a smart cardRemoving a smart card Using optional external devices Connecting a USB deviceRemoving a USB device Using optional external drives External cards and devices Drives Using Disk DefragmenterHandling drives Improving hard drive performanceUsing Disk Cleanup Using passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Password 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 passwordUsing Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Using antivirus software Using firewall softwareRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using HP Client Security Installing critical security updatesUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint readerSecurity Cleaning your computer MaintenanceCleaning procedures Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or NotebooksCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Updating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download ManagerPerforming a system recovery Backup and recoveryUsing the Windows recovery tools Backing up your informationUsing f11 recovery tools Using Windows operating system media purchased separately Using HP Software Setup Using Windows Refresh or Windows ResetUsing Computer Setup Starting Computer SetupNavigating and selecting in Computer Setup Select Main Restore Defaults Restoring factory settings in Computer SetupUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update About the boot device order Using MultiBootChoosing MultiBoot preferences Synchronizing the tablet and keyboardDynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupUsing HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Setting a MultiBoot Express promptEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Diagnostic section, click HP Uefi Support Environment Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB devicePage Contacting support SupportLabels Specifications Input powerOperating environment Specifications Traveling with the computer Appendix a Traveling with the computer Troubleshooting resources TroubleshootingResolving issues Computer is unable to start upComputer is on but not responding Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is unusually warm An external device is not workingWireless network connection is not working Disc does not playMovie is not visible on an external display Page Electrostatic discharge Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Index Symbols/NumericsMaintenance SIM