HP 2821AP, 2899AP, 2897AP, 2896AP, 2898AP, 2895AP Using a USB Device, Enabling USB Legacy Support

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External Device Connections

Using a USB Device

USB devices function in the system the same as comparable non-USB devices, with 1 exception: By default, USB devices do not function unless an operating system that supports USB is loaded. Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home, and Windows XP Professional support USB.

To use a USB keyboard or hub connected to a USB connector on the notebook during startup (before Windows loads) or in a non-Windows application or utility (such as Computer Setup), enable USB legacy support.

Enabling USB Legacy Support

USB legacy support is set in Computer Setup. Computer Setup is

anon-Windows utility. For more information about using Computer Setup, refer on this CD to the Software Guide, “Setup and Diagnostic Utilities” section.

1.To open Computer Setup, turn on or restart the notebook, then press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left of the screen.

❏To change the language, press F2.

❏For navigation instructions, press F1.

2.Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced menu > Device Options.

3.Use the arrow keys to select Enable USB legacy support.

4.To save your preference and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select File > Save Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen.

Your preference is set as you exit Computer Setup and is in effect when the notebook restarts.

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Contents
Hardware Guide Page Contents Battery Packs Pointing Devices and KeyboardDrives Audio and Video Hardware UpgradesExternal Device Connections Specifications IndexDisplay Components Display ComponentsTouchPad Models Pointing Device ComponentsPointing Device Components TouchPad Models Dual Device Models Pointing Device Components Dual Device ModelsTop Components Power Lights Power LightsTop Components Keyboard and Drive Lights Top Components Keyboard and Drive LightsPower and Volume Controls Top Components Power and Volume ControlsEasy Access Buttons and Keyboard Keys Top Components Easy Access Buttons and Keyboard KeysTop Components Function and Keypad Keys Function and Keypad KeysFn key Front Panel Components Front Panel ComponentsRear Panel Components Connectors ConnectorsRear Panel Components Vent, Port and Jacks Rear Panel Components Vent, Port and JacksLeft Side Components Left Side ComponentsRight Side Components Right Side ComponentsMemory and Mini PCI Compartments Underside ComponentsUnderside Components Memory and Mini PCI Compartments Bay Components Underside Components Bay ComponentsVent and Docking Components Underside Components Vent and Docking ComponentsLabels Underside Components LabelsDocumentation and Restore CDs Additional Standard ComponentsCord and Cables Additional Standard Components Cord and CablesAdapters and Accessories Additional Standard Components Adapters and AccessoriesPointing Devices Pointing Devices on TouchPad Models OnlyUsing the TouchPad Components Using the Pointing Stick ComponentsPointing Devices on Dual Device Models Only Enabling or Disabling Dual Device Components Setting Pointing Device Preferences Hotkeys Identifying HotkeysHotkey Procedures Hotkey Quick ReferenceHotkey Commands Turn a MultiPort Device On or Off Fn+F2Pointing Devices and Keyboard Switch Image Fn+F4 Initiate Standby Fn+F3Play, Pause or Resume an Audio CD Fn+F9 Decrease Brightness Fn+F7Increase Brightness Fn+F8 Stop an Audio CD Fn+F10Using the Default Settings Easy Access ButtonsButton Name Default Assignment Changing the Default Email Application Learning More About Windows Media PlayerUsing Custom Assignments and Schemes Using the Internal Keypad KeypadsTurning the Internal Keypad On and Off Using an External Keypad Switching Key Functions on the Internal KeypadTurning Num Lock Mode On or Off as You Work Turning Num Lock Mode On or Off at StartupBattery Packs Running the Notebook on Battery PowerIdentifying Battery Packs Inserting or Removing a Primary Battery Pack Inserting or Removing a MultiBay Battery Pack Charging a Battery Pack Charging an In-Use Battery Pack Charging a New Battery PackCharging a Primary and a MultiBay Battery Pack Obtaining Accurate Charge Information Monitoring the Charge in a Battery PackAccessing Charge Displays Displaying Charge Information on the ScreenInterpreting Charge Displays Displaying Charge Information on a Battery Pack Indication Percent of a Full Charge RemainingLow-Battery Condition Managing Low-Battery ConditionsIdentifying Low-Battery Conditions Critical Low-Battery ConditionWhen a Charged Battery Pack Is Available Resolving Low-Battery ConditionsWhen External Power Is Available When No Power Source Is AvailableHow to Calibrate Calibrating a Battery PackWhen to Calibrate Charging the Battery PackDischarging the Battery Pack Recharging the Battery Pack Battery Conservation Procedures and Settings Conserving Power as You WorkSelecting Power Conservation Settings Storing a Battery Pack At These Temperatures Pack for This TimeDisposing of a Used Battery Pack Finding More Power InformationDrives Adding a Drive to the SystemTerms for Types of Drives Understanding Drive TermsTerms for Drive Media Caring for Drives Using the IDE Drive Light Removing and Inserting a MultiBay Drive Using a MultiBay Hard Drive AdapterInserting a Hard Drive into a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter Inserting a hard drive into a MultiBay hard drive adapter Removing a Hard Drive from a MultiBay Hard Drive Adapter Removing a Drive from the MultiBay Removing a drive from the MultiBay Inserting a Drive into the MultiBay Inserting and Removing Drive Media Inserting a CD or DVDRemoving a CD or DVD With Power Removing a CD or DVD Without Power Inserting a Diskette or Disk Removing a Diskette or DiskDisplaying Media Contents Using Drive MediaAvoiding Standby and Hibernation Setting Autorun Preferences Canceling Autorun on an Audio CDDisplaying the Contents of a Medium Caring for Drive MediaFinding More Drive Software Information Adjusting Volume Using the Volume ButtonsUsing the Volume Control Icon Using the Internal Speakers Using the Internal Microphone Connecting an Audio Device Identifying Audio JacksUsing the Microphone Jack Using the Audio-Out JackConnecting a Video Device Video and Composite-Video ConnectionsConnecting the Audio Connecting an S-Video DeviceConnecting the Video Turning a Video Device On and Off Changing the Color Television Format Finding CD and DVD Software Information Connecting a Standard Device External Device ConnectionsConnecting a USB Device Using a USB Device Enabling USB Legacy SupportLinking to an Infrared Device Setting Up an Infrared Transmission Avoiding Standby While Using InfraredConnecting an Optional Cable Lock Finding Communication and Security InformationUsing PC Cards Obtaining UpgradesSelecting a PC Card Configuring a PC Card Inserting a PC CardStopping and Removing a PC Card Increasing Memory Displaying Memory InformationRemoving or Inserting a Memory Board Opening the memory compartment Removing a memory board Inserting a memory board Closing the memory compartment Replacing the Primary Hard Drive To remove a hard drive, pull the drive out of the bay Finding Mini PCI and MultiPort Information Regulatory Agency Series Numbers Product Agency Series NumberRelative humidity noncondensing TemperatureOperating Environment Maximum altitude unpressurizedRated Input Power Modem SpecificationsFinding More Environmental Information Index See also keys latches switch, display See also drives CD-RAM drive optional See also cable country-specific modem See also drives display, internal DVD-RAM drive, DVD-ROM drive, DVD/CD-RW drive See also hotkeys hub, USB See also connectors port Japan-specific outlet adapter Modem and Networking See also battery packs battery power See also battery power power button Regulatory and Safety USB See also drives zoomed video
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