HP 110c-1040DX, 110c-1048NR, 110c-1001NR Using external drives, Using optional external devices

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Using external drives

Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information.

USB drives include the following types:

●1.44-megabyte diskette drive

●Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached)

●DVD-ROM Drive

●DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive

●DVD+RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive

●DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive

Using optional external devices

NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which device 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.

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Contents Mini User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Internet Digital cards Drives TouchPad Knowing the partsIdentifying the hardware Top componentsRight TouchPad button LightKeys Front componentsStart Control Panel Performance Left-side components Right-side componentsDisplay components Bottom components Wireless antennas Additional hardware components Identifying the labelsPage Initiating and exiting Standby Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Hibernation Using power schemesViewing the current scheme Customizing power schemes Using external AC powerSetting password protection upon exiting Standby Selecting a different power schemeConnecting the AC adapter Using battery powerInserting or removing the battery Displaying the remaining battery chargeCharging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Page Resolving a low battery level Calibrating a batteryFully charge the battery Discharge the battery Disable Hibernation and StandbyReenable Hibernation and Standby Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Fully recharge the batteryShutting down the device Disposing of a used batteryInternet Connecting to a wired network Using wireless devices Connecting to a wireless networkIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless switch Using the wireless controlsUsing HP Connection Manager software select models only Using HP Wireless Assistant software Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanUse a wireless transmitter with built-in security Connecting to a WlanRoaming to another network Inserting a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRemoving a SIM Page Page Multimedia Multimedia featuresIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia Adjusting the volume Installing multimedia software from the Internet Using other preinstalled multimedia softwareMultimedia software Audio Connecting external audio devicesChecking your audio functions Page Video Connecting an external monitor or projectorWebcam Security Using passwordsProtecting the device 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 cardsStopping and removing a digital card Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceUSB devices Stopping and removing a USB device Pointing devices and keyboard Setting pointing device preferencesUsing pointing devices Using the keyboardFunction Hotkey Initiating Standby fn+f1Initiating QuickLock fn+f6 Switching the screen image fn+f2Decreasing screen brightness fn+f3 Increasing screen brightness fn+f4Decreasing speaker sound fn+f10 Muting speaker sound fn+f8Increasing speaker sound fn+f11 Drives Identifying installed drivesHandling drives Using optional external devices Using external drivesMemory modules Page Page Page Updating software Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Changing the language of the Setup Utility Setup UtilityStarting the Setup Utility Using the Setup UtilityExiting the Setup Utility Restoring default settings in the Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Security menu Setup Utility menusSystem Configuration menu Main menuDiagnostics menu VGA IndexJacks SIM

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