HP B5F63UAR#ABA manual Inserting and removing a digital storage card, Removing a 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 in the notification area lets 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 safely remove the USB device.

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

2.Click the remove hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

3.Remove the device.

Inserting and removing a digital storage card

To insert a digital storage card:

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the digital card connectors, use minimal force to insert a digital card.

1.Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Using the keyboard and pointing devices Shutting down the computer Input power Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Index Page Fun things to do Starting rightBest practices Resource Contents More HP resourcesFront Getting to know your computerFinding your hardware and software information Component Description Speakers Produce soundRight side Component DescriptionLeft side Environmental NoticesGetting to know your computer Display Communication and Chat CyberLink YouCamTop TouchPadLights Buttons 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 local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a WlanPage Enjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesConnecting speakers Using the webcamUsing audio Connecting headphonesConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Using videoConnecting a microphone Checking the soundConnecting an Hdmi TV or monitor Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TV Managing your audio and video files Using the keyboard and pointing devices Icon Key Description Using ALT GR key combinationsUsing the action keys Function Hot key Description Using the hot keysUsing the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad off or on Navigating SelectingUsing TouchPad gestures Select Start Control Panel Hardware and SoundScrolling Pinching/ZoomingRotating FlickingInitiating and exiting Sleep Managing powerUsing Sleep or Hibernation Setting password protection on wakeup Using the power meterSelecting a power plan Initiating and exiting HibernationRunning on battery power Removing a user-replaceable batteryIdentifying low battery levels Finding battery informationConserving battery power Storing a user-replaceable batteryReplacing a user-replaceable battery Running on external powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Shutting down the computerSelect Start Shut down Managing and sharing information Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Type DescriptionInserting and removing a digital storage card Removing a USB deviceUsing optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Sharing drives on the network Handling drives Maintaining your computerImproving performance Replacing a hard drivePage Page Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupAdding or replacing memory modules Page Cleaning your computer Updating programs and driversTraveling with or shipping your computer Cleaning the display, sides, and coverCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Page Securing your computer and information Using passwordsComputer risk Security feature Locating your security softwareSetting Windows passwords Password FunctionUsing antivirus software Using Internet security softwareSetting Setup Utility Bios passwords Using firewall software Installing software updatesSecuring your wireless network Installing Windows security updatesUsing an optional security cable lock Backing up your software applications and informationUpdating the Bios Using Setup Utility Bios and System DiagnosticsStarting Setup Utility Bios Determining the Bios versionUsing System Diagnostics Downloading a Bios updatePage Creating recovery media to recover the original system Backing up, restoring, and recoveringCreating backups What you need to knowBacking up system and personal information Creating system restore pointsCreating a system restore point Tips for a successful backup Creating a backup using Windows Backup and RestoreRecovering the original system using HP Recovery Manager Restore and recoveryRestoring to a previous system restore point Restoring specific files using Windows Backup and RestoreRecovering using HP Recovery partition select models only Recovering using the recovery mediaPage Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Troubleshooting and support Wireless connection problems TroubleshootingDisc drive problems Current network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to a WlanCannot connect to a preferred network Network status icon is not displayed Cannot connect to the wireless routerWlan connection is very weak Resolving a low battery level Audio problemsPower management problems Troubleshooting an AC adapter Contacting support Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexWlan