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HP 2740P manual External devices, Using a USB device, Connecting a USB device

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8 External devices

Using a USB device

Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub.

Some USB devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturer's instructions.

Your computer model has 3 USB ports, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. A USB hub provides additional USB ports that can be used with the computer.

Connecting a USB device

CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect a USB device.

▲To connect a USB device to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port.

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

NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, a message is displayed in the notification area to let you know the device is recognized by the computer.

Stopping and removing a USB device

CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop a USB device before removing it.

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Contents

HP EliteBook 2740p User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices, touch screen, and keyboard Multimedia Power management 101 112 161 Xii Pointing devices FeaturesIdentifying hardware Top componentsFeatures Lights Buttons and switches Keys Front components Panel System and Maintenance Power OptionsRight-side components Left-side components Rear components Bottom components Display Wireless antennas select models only Additional hardware components Identifying the labelsPage Tablet display components Using the tabletRotating the display Tablet modePage Page Page Networking Using wireless devices select models onlyIdentifying wireless and network icons Using Wireless Assistant software select models only Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless button Using operating system controls Using HP Connection Manager select models onlyProtecting your Wlan Using a WlanSetting up a Wlan Close your network Use a wireless transmitter with built-in securityUse wireless encryption Work behind a firewallSelect Start Connect To Connecting to a WlanRoaming to another network Inserting a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models onlyRemoving a SIM Page Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlySelect Properties Hardware Device Manager Network Adapters Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsCannot create a Wlan connection Current network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to a preferred networkNetwork icon is not displayed Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless routerClick the Wireless Networks tab Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter Using the modem select models onlyConnecting a modem cable Viewing the current location selection Selecting a location settingSelect Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Adding new locations when travelingSet the modem to ignore dial tones Solving travel connection problemsCheck the telephone line type Check for pulse or tone dialingClear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialing Using preinstalled communication softwareSelect Start All Programs Accessories Communications Connecting to a local area network LAN Pointing devices, touch screen, and keyboard Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPadScrolling Three finger flick Connecting an external mouse Using the pointing stickHolding the pen Using the penIdentifying the pen components Pressure sensitivity Performing other procedures with the penPerforming mouse clicks with the pen Calibrating the pen Using the pen holderFlicking Using the touch screen select models onlySetting pen preferences Tapping or clickingScrolling DraggingRotating Pinching Using touch screen settings Setting touch screen preferencesUsing the keyboard light Using the keyboardPage Displaying system information Using hotkeysPage Initiating Standby Decreasing screen brightness Switching the screen imageViewing battery charge information Enabling/disabling the TouchPad fn+f5Using HP Quick Launch Buttons Opening the Quick Launch Buttons control panel Using HP QuickLook Using an optional external numeric keypad Using HP QuickWebUsing the embedded numeric keypad Using the embedded numeric keypadMultimedia Multimedia featuresAdjusting the volume Multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Accessing your preinstalled multimedia softwareInstalling your preloaded multimedia software Checking your audio functions Connecting external audio devicesAudio Page Video Connecting an external monitor or projectorUsing the external monitor port Webcam tips Adjusting webcam propertiesWebcam Capturing business card images Page Page Initiating and exiting Standby Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving statesSelect Start Turn Off Computer Using the Power MeterInitiating and exiting Hibernation Clear the Always show icon on the taskbar check box Using power schemesSelecting a different power scheme Viewing the current schemeCustomizing power schemes Setting password protection upon exiting StandbyConnecting the AC adapter Using external AC powerUsing Battery Check Using battery powerFinding battery information in Help and Support Inserting or removing the battery Displaying the remaining battery chargeCharging a battery Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Fully charge the battery Calibrating a batteryResolving a low battery level Discharge the battery Disable Hibernation and StandbyReenable Hibernation and Standby Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Fully recharge the batteryReplacing the battery Disposing of a used batterySelect Start Turn Off Computer Turn Off Testing an AC adapterShutting down the computer Page Handling drives Identifying installed drivesDrives Page Improving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuardUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Page Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Page Page Page Stopping and removing a USB device Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device External devicesUsing USB legacy support Stopping and removing a 1394 device Using a 1394 deviceConnecting a 1394 device Page Using optional external devices Using external drivesUsing the docking connector Inserting a digital card Using Media Card Reader cardsExternal media cards Stopping and removing a digital card Inserting an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyConfiguring an ExpressCard Stopping and removing an ExpressCard Inserting a smart card Using Smart Cards select models onlyRemoving a smart card Adding or replacing a memory module Memory modulesPage Page Page Increasing hard drive space for the Hibernation file Protecting the computer SecuritySetting passwords in Computer Setup Using passwordsSetting passwords in Windows Bios administrator password Managing a Bios administrator password Entering a Bios administrator password Using Computer Setup DriveLockChanging a DriveLock password Setting a DriveLock passwordEntering a DriveLock password Page Removing DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLockEntering an Automatic DriveLock password Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Securing system devices Using Computer Setup security featuresViewing Computer Setup System Information Using Computer Setup System IDs Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing a security cable Updating software Software updatesPage Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Page Click Download Updating programs and driversBackup and recovery Backing up your information Click Start All Programs Accessories System Tools BackupRecovering the operating system and programs Performing a recoveryRecovering your information Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Using Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Computer Setup menusSecurity menu File menuComputer Setup System Configuration menuComputer Setup menus Select Computer Setup menus Ansi About the boot device order MultiBootPage Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Dynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt Choosing MultiBoot preferencesSetting a new boot order in Computer Setup Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Setting a MultiBoot Express promptManagement and printing Using Client Management SolutionsConfiguring and deploying a software image HP Client Manager for Altiris select models only Managing and updating softwarePage HP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models only HP SSM System Software Manager Intel ME Configuration Using Intel Active Management Technology select models onlyEnabling the iAMT solution Using the MEBx setup utility menusChange Intel ME Password IAMT ConfigurationUsing the HP Universal Print Driver select models only Cleaning products Cleaning guidelinesCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Cleaning proceduresCleaning the display Cleaning the sides and coverIndex Symbols/NumericsUSB SIM Passwords SIM AMT