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HP 397381-001 manual Stopping a USB device, Required USB software

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Stopping a USB device

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

To stop a USB device:

1.Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

2.Click the USB device listing.

NOTE To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click Show Hidden Icons in the notification area.

3.Click Stop.

Required USB software

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 user guide for the device.

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HP 397381-001 manual Stopping a USB device, Required USB software

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Page Page Table of contents Power Drives MultimediaExternal Media Cards External DevicesMemory Modules Wireless Select Models Only Modem and Local Area NetworkSecurity Troubleshooting Setup UtilitySoftware Updates and Recovery Routine CareElectrostatic discharge 175Enww Components Select Hardware tab Device ManagerTop components KeysTouchPad Buttons and switches Standby, resumes from standby into Windows Lights Front components Rear componentsRight-side components Left-side components Bottom components Display components Wireless antennae select models only Additional hardware components Labels Specifications Rated input powerOperating environment Expansion port input/output signals Feature SupportTouchPad and Keyboard TouchPadUsing the TouchPad Using an external mouseSetting TouchPad preferences Keyboard HotkeysHotkey procedures Hotkey quick referenceDisplay and clear system information fn+esc Open the Help and Support Center fn+f1 Open the Print Options window fn+f2Open a Web browser fn+f3 Switch the screen image fn+f4 Initiate standby fn+f5Increase screen brightness fn+f8 Initiate QuickLock fn+f6Decrease screen brightness fn+f7 Play, pause or resume an audio CD or a DVD fn+f9Setting advanced preferences Accessing the Quick Launch Buttons control panelSetting tiling preferences Quick Launch Buttons softwareSetting button assignments on an external keyboard Displaying the Quick Launch Buttons iconUsing the embedded numeric keypad KeypadsEnabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Using an external numeric keypad Switching key functions on the embedded numeric keypadEnabling or disabling num lock mode as you work Enww Power Power control and light locationsPower Power sources Task Recommended power sourceConnecting the AC adapter Standby and hibernation StandbyHibernation When you leave your work When a reliable power supply is unavailableInitiating standby, hibernation or shutdown Enww Default power settings Using emergency shutdown proceduresTurning the computer or display on or off Initiating or resuming from standby Stand byInitiating or restoring from hibernation HibernatePower options Accessing Power Options PropertiesDisplaying the Power Meter icon Setting or changing a power scheme Setting a security promptProcessor performance controls Battery packs Inserting or removing a battery packCharging a battery pack Obtaining accurate charge information Monitoring the charge of the battery packInterpreting charge indicators Displaying charge information on the screenLow-battery condition Managing low-battery conditionsIdentifying low-battery conditions Critical low-battery conditionWhen a charged battery pack is available Resolving low-battery conditionsWhen external power is available When no power source is availableHow to calibrate Calibrating a battery packWhen to calibrate Charging the battery packDischarging the battery pack Conserving battery power Conserving power as you workRecharging the battery pack Storing a battery pack Disposing of a used battery packSelecting power conservation settings Drives Drive careIDE drive light Hard drive Enww Enww Optical drives DVD-ROM ±RW/RInserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc with power Removing an optical disc without power Avoiding standby or hibernation Multimedia Using the optical driveIdentifying the installed optical drive Multimedia HardwareInserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc with power Removing an optical disc without power Using media activity hotkeys Using the QuickPlay buttons Enww Using the audio features Using the audio-in microphone jack Using the audio-out headphone jackUsing S/PDIF digital audio select models only Adjusting the volume Using the video features Using the external monitor portUsing the S-Video-out jack Remote Control Select Models Only HP Mobile Remote Control PC Card version Inserting the battery PC Card versionEnww Enww Storing the remote control in the PC Card slot Button quick reference PC Card version Play/Pause HP Mobile Remote Control PC Card version component functions HP Mobile Remote Control ExpressCard version Inserting the battery ExpressCard versionEnww Replace the battery compartment cover Storing the remote control in the ExpressCard slot Button quick reference ExpressCard version Press to stop the current media activity, such as Press to go back to the previous track or chapter Troubleshooting the remote control Problem Possible solutionIdentifying preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a CD select models onlyMultimedia software Using multimedia software Using QuickPlay softwareProtecting playback Protecting the CD or DVD write processChanging DVD region settings Observing the copyright warningExternal Media Cards Digital Media Slot cards select models onlyInserting a digital card Stopping or removing a digital card Configuring a PC Card PC Cards select models onlyInserting a PC Card Stopping or removing a PC CardEnww Configuring an ExpressCard ExpressCardsSelecting an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Enww Stopping or removing an ExpressCard Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal Devices Stopping a USB device Required USB softwareStopping a 1394 device Using a 1394 device select models onlyConnecting a 1394 device Required 1394 softwareUsing the expansion port Memory Modules Adding or replacing memory modulesEnww Enww Enww Effects of increasing memory Video memory settings select models only Wireless Select Models Only Wireless featuresIdentifying an 802.11 wireless device Wireless controls Wireless Control DescriptionWireless devices select models only Setting up a Wlan in your home Connecting to a Wlan in your home Connecting to a public WlanUsing wireless security features Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Wireless device status states Turning on the devices Turning off and disabling the devices Enww Modem and Local Area Network ModemConnecting the modem cable Connecting a country-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location settingViewing the current country selection Adding new locations when traveling Select Start Control Panel Network and Internet ConnectionsSolving travel connection problems Check the telephone line typeUsing preinstalled communication software Clear the check box for Wait for dial tone before dialingLocal area networks Enww Security features SecurityPasswords Guidelines for setting passwordsPasswords set in Windows QuickLockPasswords set in the Setup Utility Administrator passwordPower-on password Managing an administrator passwordEntering an administrator password Managing a power-on password Entering a power-on passwordDriveLock password Setting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock passwordDevice security Removing DriveLock protectionCritical updates Antivirus softwareFirewall software Optional security cable Setup Utility Setup Utility accessSetup Utility language Setup Utility defaults Setup Utility menus Main menuSecurity menu Advanced menu Tools menuEnww Software Updates and Recovery Software updatesHP Software Update Software updates and the HP Web site Accessing computer informationDownloading a Bios update Installing a Bios update Downloading and installing other software Using System Restore System recoverySafeguarding your information Creating a restore pointReinstalling applications from the hard drive Reinstalling applicationsRestoring to a restore point Reinstalling applications from discsRepairing the operating system Reinstalling the operating system Back up your systemReinstall the operating system Reinstalling device drivers and other software Update reinstalled softwareEnww Hardware maintenance Routine CareBattery pack TouchPad and keyboard DisplayUsing Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupDrives Regular tune-ups Traveling and shipping Troubleshooting Quick checklistComputer will not start up Computer screen is blank Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is turned on, but is not responding Computer is extremely warmAn external device is not working Enww Preparing to contact Customer Care Taking the computer to a service partnerCustomer Care Contacting Customer Care by e-mail or telephoneEnww Handling drives Electrostatic dischargePreventing electrostatic discharge Handling internal componentsGrounding methods Symbols/Numerics IndexEnww Wlan USB Wlan label Writable media XD-Picture Card XD Enww