Using external drives | HP 3111000NR instruction

4.Tighten the 2 hard drive cover screws (2).

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/CD-RW Combo Drive

●DVD±RW and CD-RW Combo Drive

●DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive

●DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe

●Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive

●Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive

●HD DVD drive

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 AC power cord is unplugged.

1.Connect the drive to the computer.

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

To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord.

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HP 3111000NR manual Using external drives

Contents

Mini User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Power management Software updates Top components Hardware featuresIdentifying the hardware TouchPad Lights Component Description Panel System and Security Power Options Buttons Front components Keys Right-side components Left-side components Display components Bottom components Wireless antennas Identifying the labels Additional hardware componentsPage Using HP QuickWeb software select models only Wireless and local area network Using wireless devices Using the wireless controls Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless button Using Wireless Assistant software select models only Using HP Connection Manager software select models onlyUsing operating system controls Setting up a Wlan Using a WlanProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Roaming to another network Inserting a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devices Removing a SIM Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Troubleshooting wireless connection problemsCannot create a Wlan connection Cannot connect to a preferred network Current network security codes are unavailable Cannot connect to the wireless router Connecting to a local area network LANWlan connection is very weak Page Multimedia Multimedia featuresIdentifying your multimedia components Multimedia Adjusting the volume Installing multimedia software from the Internet Using preinstalled multimedia softwareMultimedia software Audio Connecting external audio devicesChecking your audio functions Page Connecting an Hdmi device Connecting an external monitor or projectorVideo Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Webcam Drives Identifying installed drivesDrives and external devices Handling drives Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterImproving hard drive performance Replacing the hard drive in the hard drive bay Page Using external drives Connecting optional external drives Sharing optical drives External devices Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Removing a USB device Using Digital Media Slot cards Inserting a digital card Stopping and removing a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Using the keyboard Setting pointing device preferencesUsing pointing devices Pointing devices and keyboard Initiating Standby Function Hotkey Increasing screen brightness Switching the screen imageDecreasing screen brightness Initiating QuickLock Increasing speaker volume Decreasing speaker volumeMuting speaker sound Using power-saving states Power managementSetting power options Initiating and exiting Standby Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using power schemesViewing the current scheme Selecting a different power scheme Using external AC powerSetting password protection upon exiting Standby Customizing power schemes Using battery power Connecting the AC adapter Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Page Resolving a low battery level Calibrating a batteryFully charge the battery Disable Hibernation and Standby Discharge the battery Fully recharge the battery Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Reenable Hibernation and Standby Disposing of a used battery Shutting down the computer Security Using passwordsProtecting the computer Passwords set in Windows Passwords set in Setup Utility Administrator password Power-on password Managing a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Software updates Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Page Updating programs and drivers Using Setup Utility Setup UtilityStarting Setup Utility Changing the language of Setup Utility Exiting Setup Utility Restoring default settings in Setup UtilityDisplaying system information Main menu Setup Utility menusSystem Configuration menu Security menu Diagnostics menu Index VGA Labels Wlan