HP ZBook 14 Mobile manual Using optional external drives

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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.

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 on the computer. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, disconnect it on 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

●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 VGA External cards and devices Adding or replacing memory modules Viii Contacting support Labels Input power Operating environment Welcome Finding information Resources For information aboutThen select Warranty and services Getting to know your computer TopTouchPad Lights Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Keys Fn keyFront Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices . To access RightLeft Display Select the HP Support Assistant appBottom Computer by the governmental agency SIM slot select models only Connecting to a network Connecting to a wireless 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 Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Connecting to a WlanInserting and removing a SIM Connecting to a wired network Using GPS select models onlyUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a local area network LANPage Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the pointing stick select models only Using the TouchPadUsing TouchPad Gestures Turning the TouchPad off and onOne-finger slide Scrolling Rotating select models only Edge swipes select models only Right-edge swipeTop-edge swipe Left-edge swipeUsing the keyboard Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysIdentifying the hot keys Using keypads Using the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypad Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and offUsing the media activity controls Connecting speakersAdjusting the volume MultimediaConnecting headphones Connecting a microphoneWebcam select models only Checking audio functions on the computerVideo DisplayPortIntel Wireless Display select models only Power management Shutting down the computerSetting power options Using power-saving statesIntel Rapid Start Technology Initiating and exiting SleepUsing battery power Using the power meter and power settingsSetting password protection on wakeup Enabling and exiting user-initiated HibernationFinding additional battery information Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Inserting or removing the batteryRemoving a battery Conserving battery power Storing a user-replaceable batteryUsing external AC power Disposing of a user-replaceable battery select models onlyReplacing a user-replaceable battery select models only Testing an AC adapter Using Hybrid Graphics select models onlyHybrid Graphics select models only Using memory card readers External cards and devicesInserting a memory card Removing a memory cardUsing smart cards select models only Inserting a smart cardUsing a USB device Removing a smart cardUsing optional external devices Connecting a USB deviceRemoving a USB device Using optional external drives Using hard drives DrivesHandling drives Removing or replacing the service door Removing the service doorReplacing the service door Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Removing the hard driveInstalling a hard drive Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Using HP 3D DriveGuard Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard statusUsing passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Windows Password FunctionSetting passwords in Computer Setup Managing a Bios administrator passwordManaging a Computer Setup DriveLock password Entering a Bios administrator passwordSetting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using antivirus software Using firewall softwareInstalling critical security updates Using HP Client Security select models only Installing an optional security cableUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint reader Maintenance Adding or replacing memory modulesPage Cleaning your computer Cleaning procedures Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or NotebooksCleaning the sides or cover Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouseUsing SoftPaq Download Manager Backup and recovery Backing up your informationPerforming a system recovery Using the Windows recovery toolsUsing f11 recovery tools Using Windows 8 operating system media purchased separatelyUsing Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall WindowsUsing HP Software Setup Computer Setup BIOS, MultiBoot, and System Diagnostics Using Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using MultiBoot About the boot device orderChoosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Using System Diagnostics Entering MultiBoot Express preferencesUsing System Diagnostics Support Contacting supportLabels ComponentSerial number Product number Specifications Input powerOperating environment Traveling with the computer Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resourcesResolving issues Computer is unable to start upComputer screen is blank Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is on but not responding Computer is unusually warmWireless network connection is not working An external device is not workingDisc does not play Movie is not visible on an external display Electrostatic discharge Bios IndexWlan SIM

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