HP Rlve 810 G1 D3K50UT, Rlve D3K50UT, Rlve D3K50UT#ABA, Rlve 810 G1 Using optional external devices, Using optional external drives

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

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Page Page Safety warning notice Page Table of contents Page Page Page Page Page 1 Welcome Finding information Page 2 Getting to know your computer Top TouchPad Lights Keys Right Left Rear Display To change your notebook to a tablet Bottom 3 Connecting to a network Connecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controls Using the wireless button Using operating system controls Using a WLAN Using an Internet service provider Setting up a WLAN Configuring a wireless router Protecting your WLAN Connecting to a WLAN Using HP Mobile Broadband (select models only) Inserting and removing a SIM Using GPS (select models only) Using Bluetooth wireless devices (select models only) Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network (LAN) 4Navigating using the keyboard, touch gestures and pointing devices Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferences Using the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad off and on Using TouchPad Gestures One-fingerslide Tapping Scrolling Pinching/zooming Edge swipes (select models only) Right-edgeswipe Top-edgeswipe Left-edgeswipe Using the keyboard Using Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Identifying the hot keys Using keypads Using the embedded numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypad 5 Multimedia Using the media activity controls Audio Connecting speakers Adjusting the volume Connecting headphones Checking audio functions on the computer Webcam (select models only) Video DisplayPort 6 Power management Shutting down the computer Setting power options Using power-savingstates Intel Rapid Start Technology (select models only) Initiating and exiting Sleep Enabling and exiting user-initiatedHibernation Using the power meter and power settings Setting password protection on wakeup Using battery power Finding additional battery information Displaying the remaining battery charge Maximizing battery discharge time Managing low battery levels Inserting or removing the battery Conserving battery power Storing a user-replaceablebattery Disposing of a user-replaceablebattery Replacing a user-replaceablebattery Using external AC power Testing an AC adapter 7 External cards and devices Using Media Card Reader cards (select models only) Inserting a digital card Removing a digital card Using a USB device Connecting a USB device Removing a USB device Using optional external devices Using optional external drives Using the docking connector (select models only) 8 Drives Handling drives Using hard drives Intel Smart Response Technology (select models only) Removing or replacing the service door Removing the service door Replacing the service door Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Removing the hard drive Installing a hard drive Improving hard drive performance Using Disk Defragmenter Using Disk Cleanup 9 Security Protecting the computer Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Computer Setup Managing a BIOS administrator password Entering a BIOS administrator password Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Using HP Client Security Manager (select models only) Installing an optional security cable 10 Maintenance Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Cleaning your computer Cleaning products Cleaning procedures Cleaning the display Cleaning the sides and cover Updating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager 11 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 Using HP Software Setup 12Computer Setup (BIOS) and Advanced System Diagnostics Using Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Updating the BIOS Determining the BIOS version Downloading a BIOS update Page Using Advanced System Diagnostics 13 Support Contacting support Labels 14 Specifications Input power Operating environment A Traveling with the computer Page B Troubleshooting Troubleshooting resources Resolving issues The computer is unable to start up The computer screen is blank Software is functioning abnormally The computer is on but not responding The computer is unusually warm An external device is not working The wireless network connection is not working C Electrostatic discharge Index