Using external drives, Connecting optional external drives | HP 13

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±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer (DL) Drive

●Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer (DL) Drive

Connecting optional external drives

NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, refer to the manufacturer's instructions.

To connect an external drive to the computer:

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be sure that the drive is turned off and the AC power cord is unplugged.

1.Connect the drive to the computer.

2.If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet.

3.Turn on the drive.

To disconnect an unpowered external drive, turn off the drive, and then disconnect it from the computer. To disconnect a powered external drive, turn off the drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord.

Using the external optical drive (select models only)

NOTE: The external optical drive must be connected to the USB port on the computer, not to a USB port on another external device, such as a hub or docking station.

Select computer models ship with an external optical drive. An external optical drive connects to a USB port on the computer and enables you to read data discs, play music, and watch movies. If your external optical drive is a Blu-ray Disc (BD) drive, you can also watch high-definition video from discs.

You may have one of the following types of drives:

●DVD±RW SuperMulti Double-Layer (DL) Drive

●Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti Double-Layer (DL) Drive

The external optical drive can be either a tray load or slot load drive. The optical drive also contains two additional USB ports.

58 Chapter 7 Drives and external devices

Image 68

HP 13 Using external drives, Using the external optical drive select models only, Connecting optional external drives

Contents

HP Envy 13 User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives and external devices Appendix B Backup and recovery Page Identifying hardware ComponentsTop components TouchPad TouchPad buttons Description Lights Component Description Button Front components Keys Right-side components Left-side components Bottom components Wireless antennas Display components Additional hardware components Labels Using HP QuickWeb software select models only Identifying wireless and network status icons Wireless and local area networkUsing wireless devices Using the wireless controls Using the wireless key Using operating system controls Using a WlanUsing Wireless Assistant software Setting up a Wlan Protecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security Using the Voodoo Power Adapter select models only Roaming to another network Connecting the adapter Identifying the adapter components Troubleshooting the Voodoo Power Adapter Using Bluetooth wireless devices Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Cannot connect to a preferred network Network icon for Wlan is not displayed Current Wlan network security codes are unavailable Wlan connection is very weak Connecting to a local area network LANCannot connect to the wireless router Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad Using TouchPad gestures Scrolling Using the action keys Icon Description Using the hotkeys Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Hotkey DescriptionPage Multimedia Multimedia featuresAdjusting the volume Using the media activity keys Multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Using HP MediaSmart softwareUsing multimedia software Checking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesAudio Using Beats Audio Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Identifying Beats Audio icons Connecting an external monitor or projectorVideo Connecting an Hdmi device Configuring audio for Hdmi Webcam Adjusting webcam properties Webcam tipsPage Power management Setting power devicesUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Conserving powerUsing the battery meter Using power plans Viewing the current power planSelecting a different power plan Customizing power plans Using external AC power Setting password protection on wakeup Connecting AC power Identifying batteries Using battery powerTesting an AC adapter Finding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Removing or inserting the primary battery Charging a battery Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Page Using the accessory battery select models only Resolving a low battery level Identifying the accessory battery components Inserting or removing an accessory batteryPage Calibrating a battery Battery charging and discharging sequence Storing a battery Disposing of a used batteryReplacing the battery Shutting down the computer Click Shut down Identifying installed drives Drives and external devicesDrives Handling drives Using Disk Cleanup Identifying HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection status Managing power with a parked hard drive Using HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection software Connecting optional external drives Using external drivesUsing the external optical drive select models only Removing an optical disc when the disc tray will not open Sharing optical drives External devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Using Digital Media Slot cards Removing a USB device Inserting a digital card Removing a digital card Pull the digital card from the slot External devices Protecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Setup Utility Administrator password Managing an administrator password Using antivirus software Power-on password Installing an optional security cable Using firewall softwareInstalling critical security updates Page Setup Utility Bios Starting Setup UtilityUsing Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup Utility Displaying system information Navigating and selecting in Setup UtilityRestoring default settings in Setup Utility Setup Utility Menus Exiting Setup UtilitySystem Configuration menu Main menu Updating the Bios Updating the BiosDiagnostics menu Determining the Bios version Downloading a Bios updatePage Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs Backing up your information Using Windows Backup and Restore Using system restore pointsWhen to create restore points Create a system restore point Restore to a previous date and time Performing a recoveryRecovering from the recovery discs Click System Recovery in the Recovery Manager window Index USB Wlan Hdmi