HP Ultrabook D7H13UA#ABA manual Connecting a USB device, Removing a USB device

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Connecting a USB device

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect the device.

▲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.Save your information and close all programs associated with the device.

2.From the Desktop, click or tap 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 Starting right Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesRight side Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Locating hardwareGetting to know your computer Left side Display Select CyberLink YouCamTop TouchPadLights Technology select models only onButtons and speakers Keys Fn keyBottom LabelsComponent Using the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Using an Internet service providerSetting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a Wlan Connecting to a local area network LAN Enjoying entertainment features Enjoying entertainment featuresUsing the webcam Using audioConnecting speakers Connecting a headset microphone Using videoConnecting headphones Checking the soundConnecting an Hdmi device Configuring Hdmi audio settingsUsing Intel Wireless Display select models only Managing your audio and video filesUsing the TouchPad Using TouchPad gesturesTapping Select Synaptics TouchPadScrolling Pinching/zoomingEdge swipes Right-edge swipeTop-edge swipe Using touch screen gestures select models only One-finger slideLeft-edge swipe Tapping Pinch/stretch Edge swipes Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Using the keyboard and mouse Using the action keysIcon Key Description Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Shortcut Key DescriptionUsing the hot keys Function Hot key DescriptionManaging power Initiating Sleep and HibernationIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Setting password protection on wakeup Initiating and exiting SleepEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Using the power meter and power settings Running on battery powerRemoving a user-replaceable battery Installing a user-replaceable battery Finding battery informationResolving a low battery level Conserving battery powerIdentifying low battery levels Storing a user-replaceable batteryRunning on external AC power Disposing of a user-replaceable batteryReplacing a user-replaceable battery Troubleshooting power problems HP CoolSenseShutting down turning off the computer Using a USB device Managing and sharing informationType Description Connecting a USB device Connecting a powered USB deviceRemoving a USB device Inserting and removing a digital storage card Sharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing CenterMaintaining your computer Using HP 3D DriveGuardUsing Disk Defragmenter Improving performanceCleaning the display, sides, and cover Cleaning your computerUsing Disk Cleanup Updating programs and driversCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Traveling with or shipping your computerMaintaining your computer Using passwords Computer risk Security featureSecuring your computer and information 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 knowRemoving the HP Recovery partition Using HP Recovery media to recoverChanging the computer boot order Specifications Input powerOperating environment Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexWlan LAN