Using optional external drives | HP 14' B8V06UT#ABA specs

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

Using optional external drives

Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information. A USB drive can be added by connecting the drive to a USB port to the computer.

NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be connected to the powered USB port to the computer.

USB drives include the following types:

●1.44-megabyte diskette drive

●Hard drive module

●External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray)

●MultiBay device

Using the docking connector (select models only)

The docking connector connects the computer to an optional docking device. An optional docking device provides additional ports and connectors that can be used with the computer.

NOTE: The following image may look slightly different than your computer or docking device.

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HP 14' B8V06UT#ABA manual Using optional external drives, Using the docking connector select models only

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 Finding information Resources For information about Then select Warranty and services TouchPad Getting to know your computerTop Lights Settings , and then select Power Options Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Keys Esc key Front Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices . To access Right 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 Connecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless button Using an Internet service provider Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Connecting to a Wlan Remove the battery see Inserting or removing the battery on Inserting and removing a SIM Connecting to a wired network Using GPS select models onlyUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Connecting to a local area network LAN Using a modem Connecting a modem cable Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the pointing stick Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gestures Turning the TouchPad off and on Tapping Pinching/zooming Edge swipes select models only Finger click select models only Right-edge swipe Top-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Using the keyboardUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Identifying the hot keys Shortcut Key Description Using keypads Using the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypad Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Audio Using the media activity controlsMultimedia Checking audio functions on the computer Adjusting the volumeWebcam select models only Video VGA Hdmi DisplayPort select models only Intel Wireless Display select models only Power management Shutting down the computer Intel Rapid Start Technology select models only Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting Sleep Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Using the power meter and power settings Using battery powerSetting password protection on wakeup Finding additional battery information Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge time Inserting or removing the battery Identifying low battery levels Conserving battery power Storing a user-replaceable battery select models onlyDisposing of a user-replaceable battery select models only Replacing a user-replaceable battery select models only Using external AC power Testing an AC adapter Using Media Card Reader cards select models only External cards and devicesInserting a digital card Removing a digital card Using ExpressCards select models only Configuring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing an ExpressCard Removing a smart card Using a USB deviceInserting a smart card Removing a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyConnecting a USB device Removing a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyConnecting a 1394 device Removing an eSATA device Using optional external devicesConnecting an eSATA device Using optional external drives Using the docking connector select models only Handling drives Using hard drivesDrives Removing or replacing the service door Intel Smart Response Technology select models only Removing the service door Replacing the service door Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Removing the hard drive Page Installing a hard drive Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay Replacing a hard drivePage Replacing an optical drive Page Using Disk Defragmenter Improving hard drive performance Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyUsing Disk Cleanup Using HP 3D DriveGuard software Using optical drives select models onlyManaging power with a parked hard drive Tray-load Identifying the installed optical driveInserting an optical disc When the disc tray opens normally Removing an optical disc When the disc tray fails to open normally Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drives Security Protecting the computer Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Computer Setup Managing a Bios administrator password Changing a Bios administrator password Setting a DriveLock password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordEntering a Bios administrator password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Removing DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockEntering an Automatic DriveLock password Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing an optional security cable Installing critical security updatesUsing HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Using the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint reader Maintenance Adding or replacing memory modulesPage Cleaning your computer Cleaning products Cleaning procedures Cleaning the displayCleaning the sides and cover Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Using SoftPaq Download Manager Backup and recovery Backing up your information Performing a system recovery Using the Windows recovery tools Using f11 recovery tools Using Windows 8 operating system media purchased separately Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall Windows Using HP Software Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System Diagnostics Using Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Downloading a Bios update Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Page Using Advanced System Diagnostics Support Contacting support Labels Component Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Traveling with the computer Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resourcesResolving issues Computer is unable to start up Computer screen is blank Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is on but not responding Computer is unusually warm Optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD Wireless network connection is not workingAn external device is not working Page Movie is not visible on an external display Computer does not detect the optical driveDisc does not play Page Electrostatic discharge Symbols/Numerics Index Wlan SIM DVD