HP CQ10-100, CQ10-112NR, CQ10-130EF manual Sharing optical drives, Using optional external devices

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Using optional external devices

NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the manufacturer's instructions.

To connect an external device:

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.

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. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, disconnect it, and then unplug the AC power cord.

Sharing optical drives

Although your computer does not have an installed optical drive, you can easily access software, as well as install applications and access data, by sharing an optical drive from another computer that has an optical drive and is on the same wired or wireless network. Sharing drives is a feature of the Windows operating system that allows a drive on another computer to be made available for other people to use on a network.

NOTE: For information on setting up a home network and sharing a drive, refer to Help and Support.

NOTE: Some discs, such as DVD movies and game discs, may be copy-protected and therefore unusable through DVD or CD sharing.

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Contents Compaq Mini User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Internet Digital cards Drives Identifying the hardware Knowing the partsTop components TouchPadRight TouchPad button LightKeys Front componentsStart Control Panel System and Security Left-side components Right-side componentsDisplay components Bottom components Wireless antennas Additional hardware components Identifying the labelsPage Setting power options Power managementUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting SleepViewing the current power plan Using power plansSelecting a different power plan Initiating and exiting HibernationUsing external AC power Setting password protection upon wakeupCustomizing a power plan Connecting the AC adapter Using battery powerInserting or removing the battery Displaying the remaining battery chargeCharging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Calibrating a battery Resolving a low battery levelFully charge the battery Discharge the battery Disable Hibernation and SleepConserving battery power Fully recharge the batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Storing a battery Disposing of a used batteryShutting down the computer Page Internet Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a wireless network Using wireless devicesIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless switch Using the wireless controlsUsing HP Connection Manager software select models only Using HP Wireless Assistant softwareUsing a Wlan Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanUse wireless encryption Connecting to a WlanRoaming to another network Inserting a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRemoving a SIM Page Using HP Mobile Broadband Setup Utility select models only Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devicesMultimedia features MultimediaIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia features Click Customize notification icons Adjusting the volumeUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from the InternetMultimedia software Connecting external audio devices AudioChecking your audio functions Page Video Connecting an external monitor or projectorWebcam Using passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Passwords set in Setup Utility Passwords set in WindowsPower-on password Administrator passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Inserting a digital card Digital cardsRemoving a digital card Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceUSB devices Removing a USB device Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the keyboard Pointing devices and keyboardFunction Hotkey Initiating SleepDecreasing screen brightness Switching the screenIncreasing screen brightness Initiating QuickLockMuting speaker sound Decreasing speaker soundIncreasing speaker sound Identifying installed drives DrivesHandling drives Using external drives Sharing optical drives Using optional external devicesMemory modules Page Page Page Updating software Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Starting Setup Utility Setup UtilityUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup UtilityDisplaying system information System Configuration menu Setup Utility menusMain menu Security menuDiagnostics menu VGA IndexJacks SIM

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