Using optional external devices | HP 14' B8V06UT#ABA specification

Connecting an eSATA device

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to an eSATA port connector, use minimal force to connect the device.

▲To connect an eSATA device to the computer, connect the eSATA cable for the device to the eSATA port.

You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.

Removing an eSATA device

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

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

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

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

3.Remove the device.

Using optional external devices

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

To connect an external device to the computer:

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

1.Connect the device to the computer.

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

3.Turn off the device.

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HP 14' B8V06UT#ABA manual Using optional external devices, Connecting an eSATA device, Removing an eSATA device

Contents

User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Power management Protecting the computer Viii Maintenance 102 Welcome Resources For information about Finding information Then select Warranty and services Top Getting to know your computerTouchPad Lights Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Settings , and then select Power Options Esc key Keys Front Right Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices . To access Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices. To access Left Rear Display Display Wwan antennas 2* select models only From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help Bottom Bottom Using the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controls Using operating system controls Using a WlanUsing an Internet service provider Configuring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting and removing a SIM Remove the battery see Inserting or removing the battery on Connecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkUsing GPS select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting a modem cable Using a modem Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Using the TouchPad Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the pointing stick Turning the TouchPad off and on Using TouchPad gestures Tapping Pinching/zooming Finger click select models only Edge swipes select models only Top-edge swipe Right-edge swipe Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Using the keyboardLeft-edge swipe Shortcut Key Description Identifying the hot keys Using the embedded numeric keypad Using keypads Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Using an optional external numeric keypad Multimedia Using the media activity controlsAudio Webcam select models only Adjusting the volumeChecking audio functions on the computer VGA Hdmi Video DisplayPort select models only Intel Wireless Display select models only Shutting down the computer Power management Using power-saving states Setting power optionsIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Initiating and exiting Sleep Setting password protection on wakeup Using battery powerUsing the power meter and power settings Maximizing battery discharge time Finding additional battery informationUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery charge Identifying low battery levels Inserting or removing the battery Replacing a user-replaceable battery select models only Conserving battery powerStoring a user-replaceable battery select models only Disposing of a user-replaceable battery select models only Using external AC power Testing an AC adapter Removing a digital card Using Media Card Reader cards select models onlyExternal cards and devices Inserting a digital card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models only Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Inserting a smart card Using a USB deviceRemoving a smart card Connecting a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyRemoving a USB device Connecting a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyRemoving a 1394 device Connecting an eSATA device Using optional external devicesRemoving an eSATA device Using the docking connector select models only Using optional external drives Drives Using hard drivesHandling drives Intel Smart Response Technology select models only Removing or replacing the service door Removing the service door Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Replacing the service door Removing the hard drive Page Installing a hard drive Replacing a hard drive Replacing a drive in the upgrade bayPage Replacing an optical drive Page Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk Cleanup Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Managing power with a parked hard drive Using optical drives select models onlyUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Inserting an optical disc Identifying the installed optical driveTray-load Removing an optical disc When the disc tray opens normally When the disc tray fails to open normally Sharing optical drives Using RAID select models only Protecting the computer Security Setting passwords in Windows Using passwords Managing a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer Setup Changing a Bios administrator password Entering a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordSetting a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockRemoving DriveLock protection Using firewall software Using antivirus softwareRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing critical security updatesInstalling an optional security cable Locating the fingerprint reader Using the fingerprint reader select models only Adding or replacing memory modules MaintenancePage Cleaning products Cleaning your computer Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning proceduresCleaning the display Cleaning the sides and cover Using SoftPaq Download Manager Backing up your information Backup and recovery Using the Windows recovery tools Performing a system recovery Using f11 recovery tools Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Using Windows 8 operating system media purchased separately Using HP Software Setup Remove everything and reinstall Windows Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System DiagnosticsUsing Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Page Using Advanced System Diagnostics Contacting support Support Component Labels Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Traveling with the computer Computer is unable to start up TroubleshootingTroubleshooting resources Resolving issues Computer is unusually warm Computer screen is blankSoftware is functioning abnormally Computer is on but not responding An external device is not working Wireless network connection is not workingOptical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD Page Disc does not play Computer does not detect the optical driveMovie is not visible on an external display Page Electrostatic discharge Index Symbols/Numerics Wlan SIM DVD