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Connecting a 1394 device

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 port connector, use minimal force to connect the device.

▲To connect a 1394 device to the computer, connect the 1394 cable for the device to the 1394 port.

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

Removing a 1394 device

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop the 1394 device before removing it.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the 1394 device.

1.To remove a 1394 device, save your information and close all programs associated with the device.

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

3.Remove the device.

Using an eSATA device (select models only)

An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external hard drive.

Some eSATA 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.

NOTE: The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device.

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HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Hdmi External cards and devices Cleaning your computer Cleaning products Viii Computer Setup Bios and System Diagnostics Page Introduction Finding more information about your new computer Creating a wireless connection Identifying wireless and network status iconsNetworking select models only Windows Windows Vista Turning wireless devices on or off Using HP Connection Manager select models onlyUsing operating system controls Click Start All Programs HP HP Connection Manager Connecting to an existing Wlan Using a WlanSelect Start Connect to Protecting your Wlan Setting up a new WlanRoaming to another network Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting a SIM Using GPS select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devicesBluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Removing a SIM Using a modem select models only Connecting to a wired networkConnecting a modem cable Page Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location setting Adding new locations when traveling Windows Select Start Device and Printers Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Multimedia Using the media activity controlsAudio Adjusting the volume Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound RecorderChecking audio functions on the computer Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound Select Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Webcam select models only Video VGA Configuring audio for Hdmi Hdmi Intel Wireless Display select models only Shutting down the computer Power managementWindows 7-SelectStart Shut down Setting power options Using power-saving statesInitiating and exiting Sleep Initiating and exiting Hibernation Using the power meter Using power plansViewing the current power plan Selecting a different power plan Setting password protection on wakeup Customizing power plans Click Require a password recommended Click Save 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onlyRemoving a USB device Connecting a 1394 device Using an eSATA device select models onlyRemoving a 1394 device Connecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA device Using optional external devices Using a serial device select models onlyUsing optional external drives Using the expansion port select models only Using the docking connector select models only External cards and devices Drives Handling drives Using hard drives Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Improving hard drive performance Managing power with a parked hard drive Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyIdentifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using optical drives select models only Identifying the installed optical driveUsing HP 3D DriveGuard software Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Slot load When the disc tray opens normally Slot load Using RAID select models only Sharing optical drives Security Protecting the computer Using passwords Setting passwords in Windows Setting passwords in Computer Setup Managing a Bios administrator passwordSetting a new Bios administrator password Changing a Bios administrator password Entering a Bios administrator password Managing a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordDeleting a Bios administrator password Setting a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Entering an Automatic DriveLock password Using Computer Setup Auto DriveLockRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Page Using antivirus software Using firewall software Installing critical security updates Using HP ProtectTools Security Manager select models only Installing an optional security cable Using the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint reader Maintenance Cleaning your computer Cleaning productsCleaning procedures Cleaning the display Cleaning a tablet PC pen and pen holder Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboardUpdating programs and drivers Using SoftPaq Download Manager Computer Setup Bios and System Diagnostics Using Computer SetupStarting Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Select Start Help and Support Maintain Using System Diagnostics MultiBoot About the boot device order Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Choosing MultiBoot preferencesDynamically choosing a boot device using the F9 prompt Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Configuring and deploying a software image Using Client Management SolutionsManagement Managing and updating software HP Client Manager for Altiris select models onlyPage HP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models only HP SSM System Software Manager Using Intel Active Management Technology select models only Enabling the iAMT solution Using the MEBx setup utility menusIntel ME Configuration IAMT Configuration Change Intel ME Password Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic Discharge Symbols/Numerics Index Keys SIM