Using external drives, Using optional external devices | HP 8440P

Using 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 on the computer.

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/CD-RW Combo Drive

Using optional external devices

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 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 on the device.

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

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HP EliteBook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Adjusting the volume Power management Drives Security 151 Xii Identifying hardware FeaturesTop components Pointing devices Component Description Lights Rapidly Panel System and Security Power Options Buttons, switches, and fingerprint reader Keys Fn key Front components Right-side components Rear components Left-side components Bottom components Display components Wireless antennas select models only Additional hardware components Identifying the labelsPage Using wireless devices select models only Wireless, modem, and local area network Identifying wireless and network icons Using the wireless controlsUsing the wireless button Using HP Connection Manager select models only Using Wireless Assistant software select models only Using operating system controls Using a Wlan device select models only Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security Connecting to a Wlan Roaming to another network Inserting a SIM select models only Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Removing a SIM select models only Page Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using a Bluetooth wireless device select models only Cannot create a Wlan connection Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Cannot connect to a preferred network Network icon is not displayedCurrent network security codes are unavailable Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless router Connecting a modem cable purchased separately Using the modem select models only Selecting a location setting Adding new locations when travelingViewing the current location selection Select Start Devices and Printers Solving travel connection problems Click Properties Connecting to a local area network LAN Using pointing devices Using the keyboardPointing devices and keyboard Initiating Sleep Displaying system information Viewing battery charge information Switching the screen imageDecreasing screen brightness Increasing screen brightness Using keypads Using HP QuickLook Using an optional external numeric keypad Using the embedded numeric keypadSwitching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Enabling and disabling the embedded numeric keypad Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, and vents Multimedia features Adjusting the volumeMultimedia Click Customize notification icons Multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Accessing your preinstalled multimedia software Connecting external audio devices AudioChecking your audio functions Page Using the external monitor port Connecting an external monitor or projectorUsing the DisplayPort VideoPage Using optical discs CDs, DVDs, and BDs Optical drive select models onlyIdentifying the optical drive CD-R discs Selecting the right disc CDs, DVDs, and BDsCD-RW discs DVD±R discs DVD±RW discs Playing a CD, DVD, or BDLightScribe DVD+R discs Blu-ray Discs BDs Changing 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information in Help and SupportDisplaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Charging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge time Resolving a low battery level Identifying low battery levels Calibrating a battery Fully charge the batteryDisable Hibernation and Sleep Discharge the battery Fully recharge the batteryReenable Hibernation and Sleep Storing a battery Conserving battery powerDisposing of a used battery Replacing the battery Power management Shutting down the computer Testing an AC adapterPage Identifying installed drives DrivesHandling drives Page Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk CleanupImproving hard drive performance Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuard Using HP 3D DriveGuard software Replacing a hard drive in the hard drive bay Page Page Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay Removing the protective insertReplacing a hard drive Page Page Replacing an optical drive Page Page Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceExternal devices Removing a USB device Using USB legacy support Using a 1394 device Connecting a 1394 deviceRemoving a 1394 device Page Using optional external devices Using external drives Using a docking device Using SD Card Reader cards External media cardsInserting a digital card Configuring an ExpressCard Using ExpressCards select models onlyRemoving a digital card Inserting an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing a smart card Inserting a smart card Memory modules Page Page Page Upgrading a memory module in the primary memory module slot Page Page Page Protecting the computer Security Using passwords Setting passwords in WindowsSetting passwords in Computer Setup Managing a Bios administrator password Bios administrator password Entering a Bios administrator password Using Computer Setup DriveLock Entering a DriveLock password Setting a DriveLock password Removing DriveLock protection Changing a DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup security features Viewing Computer Setup System InformationSecuring system devices 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 Software updates Updating software Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Page Click Download Updating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Backup and recovery Backing up your information Select Start All Programs Maintenance Backup and Restore Backup and recovery Using the Windows recovery tools Performing a recovery Using a Windows 7 operating system DVD purchased separately Using f11 recovery tools Select Repair your computer Starting Computer Setup Computer SetupUsing Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup 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