HP B5Z50UAR#ABA manual Removing a USB device, Connecting a powered USB device

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▲Connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port.

NOTE: The USB port on your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this section.

A sound indicates that the device has been detected.

NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, a message displays on the Desktop and an icon shows in the notification area letting you know that the device is recognized by the computer.

Removing a USB device

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB device.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to remove the USB device safely:

1.To remove a USB device, save your information and close all programs associated with the device.

2.From the Desktop, click the hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. A message, Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media, displays. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Connecting a powered USB 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 its AC power cord is unplugged.

1.Connect the device to the computer.

2.Plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet.

3.Turn on the device.

To disconnect an unpowered external device, stop 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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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Managing and sharing information Input power Operating environment Index Page Fun things to do Starting rightBest practices Resource Contents More HP resourcesRight side Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating hardwareUsing a USB device on Left sideRegulatory, Safety and Environmental Notices Display Select CyberLink YouCamTop TouchPadLights Buttons and speakers Keys Fn keyBottom Labels ComponentUsing the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Using an Internet service providerProtecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a Wlan Connecting to a wired networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Enjoying entertainment featuresConnecting speakers Using the webcamUsing audio Connecting a microphone Using videoConnecting headphones Checking the soundConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Connecting an Hdmi deviceConfiguring Hdmi audio settings Using Intel Wireless Display select models only Managing your audio and video filesTurning the TouchPad off or on Using the TouchPadUsing TouchPad gestures Tapping Select Synaptics TouchPadScrolling Pinching/ZoomingEdge swipes Right-edge swipeTop-edge swipe Left-edge swipeIcon Key Description Using the keyboard and mouseUsing the action keys Shortcut Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keysUsing the hot keys Using the integrated numeric keypad Function Hot key DescriptionInitiating and exiting Sleep Managing powerInitiating Sleep and Hibernation Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernation Using the power meter and power settingsSetting password protection on wakeup Removing a user-replaceable battery Selecting a power planRunning on battery power Identifying low battery levels Finding battery informationConserving battery power Storing a user-replaceable battery Running on external AC powerResolving a low battery level Disposing of a user-replaceable batteryTroubleshooting power problems HP CoolSense Shutting down turning off the computerManaging and sharing information Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Type DescriptionConnecting a powered USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical discSharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing CenterPage Handling drives Maintaining your computerImproving performance Replacing a hard drivePage Page Using Disk Cleanup Using HP 3D DriveGuardUsing Disk Defragmenter Adding or replacing memory modules Page Updating programs and drivers Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning your computerCleaning the display, sides, and cover Traveling with or shipping your computerPage Securing your computer and information Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Setting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using Internet security softwareSetting Windows passwords Password FunctionUsing firewall software Installing software updatesUsing antivirus software Installing Windows updatesInstalling HP and third-party software updates Securing your wireless networkUsing an optional security cable lock Backing up your software applications and informationPage Updating the Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backupsCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall WindowsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to knowChanging the computer boot order Removing the HP Recovery partitionUsing HP Recovery media to recover Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexJack