Using optional external devices | HP Pro x2 612 G1 (Windows 8.1)

Connecting a USB device

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect the device.

▲Connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port.

NOTE: The following illustration may look slightly different than your computer.

You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.

NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area lets you know that the device is recognized by the computer.

Removing a USB device

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB device.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely remove the USB device.

1.To remove a USB device, save your information and close all programs associated with the device.

2.Click the remove hardware icon on the Windows desktop in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

3.Remove the device.

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.

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User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Connecting to a local area network LAN VGA Drives Contacting support Labels Appendix a Welcome Finding information Resources For information about Resources Welcome Getting to know your computer Tablet edge components Getting to know your computer Amber The computer is connected to external power Display Component Description Power keyboard Top TouchPad Lights Keys Fn key Right side Left side Releasing the tablet from the power keyboard Rear Changing your tablets settings Adjusting your tablets autorotate lockAdjusting your tablets screen brightness Changing your tablets view Connecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls 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 Using GPS select models only Inserting and removing a SIM Connecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Page Connecting to a network Using the TouchPad and gestures Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Turning the TouchPad off and on Tapping Scrolling Finger pinch zoom Finger click Rotating select models only Flicking select models only Edge swipes select models only Left-edge swipe Using touch screen gestures Setting touch screen preferences One-finger slide Tapping Pinching/stretching Rotating select models only Edge swipes Right-edge swipe Left-edge swipe Using the digitizer pen select models only Identifying the pen componentsHolding the pen Top-edge swipe and bottom-edge swipe Storing the pen Using the on-screen keyboardUsing the keyboard Using Windows shortcut keys Identifying the hot keys Description Using keypads Using the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypad Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Connecting speakers Adjusting the volumeMultimedia Audio Checking audio functions on the computer Connecting headphones and microphonesWebcams Video VGA DisplayPort Connecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport Multimedia Power management Shutting down the computer Setting power options Using power-saving statesUsing the power meter and power settings Initiating and exiting Sleep Factory-sealed battery Using battery powerSetting password protection on wakeup Finding additional battery information Using Battery CheckDisplaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge time Using external AC power Conserving battery power Testing an AC adapter Inserting a memory card Using memory card readersExternal cards and devices Using smart cards Removing a memory card Removing a smart card Using a USB deviceInserting a smart card Removing a USB device Using optional external devicesConnecting a USB device Using optional external drives External cards and devices Using Disk Defragmenter DrivesHandling drives Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Cleanup Protecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Setting passwords in Windows Password Function Setting passwords in Computer Setup Managing a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password Entering a Bios administrator password Setting a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Removing DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockEntering an Automatic DriveLock password Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing critical security updates Using HP Client SecurityUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint reader Security Maintenance Cleaning your computerCleaning procedures Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Updating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Backup and recovery Performing a system recoveryUsing the Windows recovery tools Backing up your information Using f11 recovery tools Using Windows operating system media purchased separately Using Windows Refresh or Windows Reset Using HP Software Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Using Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Select Main Restore Defaults Downloading a Bios update Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Using MultiBoot About the boot device orderChoosing MultiBoot preferences Synchronizing the tablet and keyboard Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics UefiSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Diagnostic section, click HP Uefi Support EnvironmentPage Support Contacting support Labels Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Specifications Traveling with the computer Appendix a Traveling with the computer Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resourcesResolving issues Computer is unable to start up Software is functioning abnormally Computer is on but not respondingComputer is unusually warm An external device is not working Movie is not visible on an external display Wireless network connection is not workingDisc does not play Page Electrostatic discharge Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Symbols/Numerics Index Maintenance SIM