Using optional external devices | HP E1Y40U8 guide

Using optional external devices

NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, see 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 off the device.

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

Using optional 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 to the computer.

NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be connected to the powered USB port to the computer.

USB drives include the following types:

●1.44-megabyte diskette drive

●Hard drive module

●External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray)

●MultiBay device

62 Chapter 7 External cards and devices

Image 74

HP E1Y40U8 manual Using optional external devices, Using optional external drives

Contents

User Guide Product notice Software terms Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia VGA Drives 100 113 106111 116 124 125 Xii Welcome Finding information Resources For information about Then select Warranty and services TouchPad Getting to know your computerTop Component Description Top Lights Settings , and then select Power Options Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Keys Esc key Front Right Guides Right Getting to know your computer Left Media Card Reader Rear Display Support Wwan antennas 2* select models only From the Start screen, type h, and then select Help Bottom Bottom Using the wireless controls Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless button Using an Internet service provider Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Connecting to a Wlan Remove the battery see Inserting or removing the battery on Inserting and removing a SIMPage Using GPS select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devices Using a modem Connecting to a wired networkConnecting to a local area network LAN Connecting a modem cable Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Page Using the pointing stick Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPad Using TouchPad gestures Turning the TouchPad off and on Tapping Scrolling Pinching/zooming Rotating select models only Finger click select models only Flicking select models only Top-edge swipe Edge swipes select models onlyRight-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Identifying the hot keys Using the keyboardUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Shortcut Key Description Hot key combination Description Fn+f3 Using keypads Using the embedded numeric keypad Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Using an optional external numeric keypadSwitching key functions on the embedded numeric keypad Connecting headphones Using the media activity controlsConnecting speakers Multimedia Checking audio functions on the computer Connecting a microphoneAdjusting the volume Webcam select models only Video DisplayPort select models only Intel Wireless Display select models only Power management Shutting down the computer Intel Rapid Start Technology select models only Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Initiating and exiting Sleep Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Setting password protection on wakeupUsing the power meter and power settings Using Battery Check Using battery powerFinding additional battery information Displaying the remaining battery charge Identifying low battery levels Maximizing battery discharge timeManaging low battery levels Inserting or removing the battery Conserving battery power Disposing of a user-replaceable battery select models only Using external AC powerStoring a user-replaceable battery select models only Replacing a user-replaceable battery select models only Testing an AC adapter Inserting a digital card Using Media Card Reader cards select models onlyExternal cards and devices Removing a digital card Using ExpressCards select models onlyConfiguring an ExpressCard Inserting an ExpressCard Using smart cards select models only Removing an ExpressCard Removing a smart card Using a USB deviceInserting a smart card Removing a USB device Using 1394 devices select models onlyConnecting a USB device Removing a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyConnecting a 1394 device Connecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA device Using optional external devices Using optional external drives Using the docking connector select models only Drives Handling drives Removing the service door Using hard drivesRemoving or replacing the service door Intel Smart Response Technology select models onlyPage Replacing the service door Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Removing the hard drive Page Installing a hard drive Replacing a drive in the upgrade bay Replacing a hard drivePage Replacing an optical drive Page Tighten the upgrade bay screw Improving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyManaging power with a parked hard drive Using HP 3D DriveGuard software Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive Inserting an optical disc When the disc tray opens normally Removing an optical disc When the disc tray fails to open normally Page Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drives Protecting the computer Computer risk Security featureSecurity Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows Password Function If the Embedded Security State is set to Enabled Setting passwords in Computer SetupManaging a Bios administrator password Available Setting a new Bios administrator password Setting a DriveLock password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordEntering a Bios administrator password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Removing DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockEntering an Automatic DriveLock password Using antivirus software Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Using firewall softwareInstalling critical security updates Installing an optional security cable Using the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint reader Maintenance Adding or replacing memory modulesPage Cleaning your computer Cleaning products Cleaning the sides and cover Cleaning proceduresCleaning the display Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Updating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Backup and recovery Backing up your information Performing a system recovery Using the Windows recovery tools Using f11 recovery tools Using Windows 8 operating system media purchased separately Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall Windows Click Settings Using HP Software Setup Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System DiagnosticsUsing Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Downloading a Bios update Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Using Advanced System Diagnostics Page Support Contacting support Labels Component Specifications Input power Input Power Rating Operating environment Traveling with the computer Page Resolving issues TroubleshootingTroubleshooting resources Computer is unable to start up Computer is on but not responding Computer screen is blankSoftware is functioning abnormally Computer is unusually warm Optical disc tray does not open for removal of a CD or DVD Wireless network connection is not workingAn external device is not working Page Movie is not visible on an external display Computer does not detect the optical driveDisc does not play Page Electrostatic discharge Symbols/Numerics Index SIM Passwords USB VGA