HP 2101010NR manual 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 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 computer 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 computer.

To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the computer, and then disconnect it. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the computer, 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 Changing QuickWeb settings Getting started Using HP QuickWeb select models only Top components Knowing the partsIdentifying the hardware TouchPadLights Front components KeysPower Options Right-side componentsLeft-side components Display components Bottom components Removing the vanity coverPage Replacing the vanity cover Wireless antennas Identifying the labels Additional hardware componentsComponent Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Initiating and exiting StandbyUsing power schemes Initiating and exiting HibernationViewing the current scheme Selecting a different power scheme Using external AC powerSetting password protection upon exiting Standby Customizing power schemesUsing battery power Connecting the AC adapterDisplaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the batteryCharging a battery Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levelsIdentifying low battery levels Calibrating a battery Resolving a low battery levelFully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Standby Discharge the batteryFully recharge the battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Reenable Hibernation and StandbyDisposing of a used battery Shutting down the computerInternet Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a wireless network Using wireless devicesIdentifying wireless and network status icons Using the wireless controls Using the wireless action keyUsing HP Connection Manager software select models only Using a Wlan Using HP Wireless Assistant softwareSetting up a Wlan Protecting your WlanConnecting to a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityRoaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIMRemoving a SIM Page Using Bluetooth wireless devices Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing Multimedia features MultimediaIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia Adjusting the volume Volume can also be adjusted within some programs Multimedia Using the media activity action keys Multimedia softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from the InternetConnecting external audio devices AudioChecking your audio functions Page Connecting an external monitor or projector VideoWebcam Using passwords SecurityProtecting the computer Passwords set in Windows Passwords set in Setup UtilityAdministrator password Power-on passwordManaging a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Digital cards Inserting a digital cardStopping and removing a digital card USB devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Stopping and removing a USB devicePage Using the TouchPad Setting pointing device preferencesUsing pointing devices Using TouchPad gesturesScrolling PinchingUsing the action keys Using the keyboardConnecting an external mouse RotatingUsing hotkeys Function Hotkey Description Flicking Using the touch screen select models onlyTapping or clicking DraggingRotating Setting touch screen preferences Identifying installed drives DrivesHandling drives Using external drives Using optional external devices Memory modules Page Page Updating software Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Changing QuickWeb settings Disabling and enabling QuickWebUsing Setup Utility Setup UtilityStarting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility Exiting Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Main menu Setup Utility menusSystem Configuration menu Security menuDiagnostics menu Index LAN USB VGALabels