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7External devices and external media cards

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. Devices can be connected to the system.

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.

The computer has 3 USB ports, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. An optional 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: When you connect a USB device, you may see a message in the notification area to let you know that the device is recognized by the system.

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Compaq Presario Notebook PC Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Pointing devices and keyboard Power management Drives 101 111 Identifying hardware Features Top components ComponentsTouchPad Lights Button and speakers Fn key Keys Display Front component Right-side components Left-side components Rear component Bottom components Wireless antennas Additional hardware components Labels Networking Using wireless devices Using the wireless controls Identifying wireless and network status iconsUsing the wireless action key Using operating system controls Using HP Wireless Assistant Setting up a Wlan Using a Wlan Protecting your Wlan Use a wireless transmitter with built-in security Roaming to another network Connecting to a Wlan Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Cannot connect to a Wlan Troubleshooting wireless connection problems Network icon is not displayed Cannot connect to a preferred wireless networkCurrent network security codes are unavailable Wlan connection is very weak Cannot connect to the wireless router Connecting to a local area network Pointing devices and keyboard Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPad Selecting Scrolling Using TouchPad gestures Rotating Connecting an external mouse Using the action keys Using the keyboard Icon Function Hotkey Description Using the hotkeysPage Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Multimedia Multimedia features Environmental Notices Identifying your multimedia components Adjusting the volume Using the media activity action keys Multimedia software Using CyberLink PowerDVD softwareUsing other preinstalled multimedia software Installing multimedia software from a disc Audio Connecting external audio devicesChecking your audio functions Video Connecting an external monitor or projector Connecting an Hdmi device select models only Configuring audio for Hdmi select models only Optical drive Identifying the installed optical drive DVD±RW/R Using optical discs DVD±R discs Selecting the right discCD-R discs CD-RW discs LightScribe DVD+R discs Playing a CD, DVD, or BDBlu-ray Disc Page Changing DVD region settings Configuring AutoPlay Copying a CD or DVD Observing the copyright warning Creating burning a CD or DVD Removing an optical disc CD, DVD, or BD Webcam tips Webcam select models only Adjusting webcam properties Troubleshooting Computer does not detect the optical drive Disc does not play automatically Disc does not play Movie is not visible on an external display Movie stops, skips, or plays erratically Remove any discs from the optical drive Obtaining the latest Windows device drivers Obtaining the latest HP device drivers Initiating and exiting Sleep Power managementSetting power options Using power-saving states Using power plans Using the battery meterInitiating and exiting Hibernation Selecting a different power plan Viewing the current power planCustomizing power plans Connecting the AC adapter Using external AC power Testing an AC adapter Using battery power Inserting or removing the battery Displaying the remaining battery chargeFinding battery information in Help and Support Using Battery Check Charging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeIdentifying low battery levels Resolving a low battery level Calibrating a batteryFully charge the battery Discharge the battery Disable Hibernation and Sleep Reenable Hibernation and Sleep Conserving battery powerStoring a battery Fully recharge the battery Replacing the battery Disposing of a used batteryShutting down the computer Page Drives Identifying installed drivesHandling drives Using external drives Page Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterImproving hard drive performance Replacing the hard drive Page Page Page Connecting a USB device Using a USB deviceExternal devices and external media cards Removing a USB device Inserting a digital card Using Digital Media Slot cards Removing a digital card Memory modules Page Page Page Security Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Setup Utility Setting passwords in Windows Power-on password Administrator password Managing a power-on password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical updates Starting Setup Utility Setup Utility Bios Changing the language of Setup Utility Using Setup UtilityNavigating and selecting in Setup Utility Displaying system information Restoring default settings in Setup Utility Security menu Setup Utility menusExiting Setup Utility Main menu Diagnostics menu System Configuration menu Software updates Determining the Bios version Updating the Bios Downloading a Bios update Updating programs and drivers Backup and recovery Creating recovery discs Backing up your information Using Windows Backup and Restore Restore to a previous date and time Using system restore pointsWhen to create restore points Create a system restore point Recovering from the recovery discs Performing a recovery Index Symbols/Numerics DVD Hdmi