Using optional external devices | HP Rlve 810 G2 instruction

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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HP Rlve 810 G2 manual Using optional external devices, Connecting a USB device, Removing a USB device

Contents

User Guide Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Multimedia Vii Security Support 101 Welcome Resources For information about Finding information Finding information Enww Right Getting to know your computer Getting to know your computer Left Display Display TouchPad Top Lights Fn key Keys Bottom Rear See Using a USB device on Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless button Using operating system controls Using a WlanUsing an Internet service provider Configuring a wireless router Setting up a WlanProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting and removing a SIM Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Using GPS select models only Connecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired network Enww Enww Setting pointing device preferences Using pointing devicesUsing the TouchPad and gestures Tapping Turning the TouchPad off and on Finger pinch zoom Scrolling Rotating select models only Finger clickEdge swipes select models only Right-edge swipe Top-edge swipe Using Windows shortcut keys Using the keyboardIdentifying the hot keys Hot key combination Using keypads Using the embedded numeric keypad Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Using an optional external numeric keypad Enww Connecting speakers Using the media activity controlsMultimedia Audio Connecting headphones Adjusting the volumeConnecting a microphone Connecting headphones and microphones Video Webcam select models only DisplayPort Shutting down the computer Power management Using power-saving states Setting power optionsIntel Rapid Start Technology select models only Initiating and exiting Sleep Setting password protection on wakeup Using the power meter and power settingsEnabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Finding additional battery information Using battery power Displaying the remaining battery charge Using Battery CheckMaximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levels Inserting a battery Inserting or removing the battery Storing a user-replaceable battery select models only Conserving battery power Disposing of a user-replaceable battery select models only Using external AC powerReplacing a user-replaceable battery select models only Testing an AC adapter Enww External cards and devices Using memory card readers select models onlyInserting a memory card Removing a memory card Using a USB device Connecting a USB device Using optional external devicesRemoving a USB device Using optional external drives Handling drives Drives Removing or replacing the service door Using hard drivesRemoving the service door Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Replacing the service door Removing the hard drive Installing a hard drive Using Disk Cleanup Using Disk DefragmenterImproving hard drive performance Enww Protecting the computer Security Setting passwords in Windows Using passwords Managing a Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer Setup Entering a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock password Setting a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock Using firewall software Using antivirus softwareRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using HP Client Security Installing critical security updates Installing an optional security cable Adding or replacing memory modules Maintenance Enww Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Cleaning proceduresCleaning the sides or cover Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Updating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Enww Performing a system recovery Backup and recoveryBacking up your information Click Backup and Recovery Using the Windows recovery tools Using Windows operating system media purchased separately Using f11 recovery tools Using HP Software Setup Using Windows Refresh or Windows Reset Starting Computer Setup Using Computer SetupNavigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Determining the Bios version Updating the BiosDownloading a Bios update Enww About the boot device order Using MultiBootChoosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi Enww Contacting support Support Labels Labels Enww Specifications Input Power Rating Input power Operating environment Enww Traveling with the computer Enww Troubleshooting resources TroubleshootingResolving issues Computer is unable to start up Software is functioning abnormally Computer screen is blankComputer is on but not responding Computer is unusually warm An external device is not working Wireless network connection is not workingDisc does not play Movie is not visible on an external display Electrostatic discharge Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Index Symbols/Numerics Jacks SIM Enww