Using optional external devices | HP x2 1011 G1 specification

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 x2 1011 G1 manual Using optional external devices, Connecting a USB device, Removing a USB device

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User Guide Software terms Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Shutting down the computer Setting power options Vii Viii Support Page Welcome User guides View Warranty Information Finding informationSupport User guides Resources Tablet edge components Getting to know your computerComponent Description Programs Communication and Chat HP Webcam Guides User guides, select Start Help and Support User Component Display Top Keyboard TouchPad Lights Esc key Keys Right Sleep settings , and then select Power and sleep from Using a USB device on Left Changing your tablet’s settings Releasing the tablet from the keyboardChanging your tablets view Adjusting your tablet’s screen brightness Adjusting your tablet’s autorotate lock Connecting to a wireless network Connecting to a networkUsing the wireless controls Using HP Connection Manager select models only Using a Wlan Using the wireless buttonUsing operating system controls Using an Internet service provider Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Protecting your Wlan Connecting to a Wlan Inserting and removing a SIM Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devices Using GPS select models only Using the Wireless Dock WiDock Connecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LAN Using pointing devices Setting pointing device preferencesUsing the TouchPad and gestures Tapping Finger pinch zoom Scrolling Rotating select models only Finger click Using the digitizer pen select models only Flicking select models onlyIdentifying the pen components Using the keyboard Using the hot keysUsing keypads Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Using an optional external numeric keypad Connecting speakers Using the media activity controlsAdjusting the volume Multimedia Connecting headphones and microphones WebcamChecking audio functions on the computer DisplayPort keyboard only Video Connecting wired displays using MultiStream Transport 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Function 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 Entering a DriveLock password Changing a DriveLock passwordRemoving DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLock Entering an Automatic DriveLock passwordRemoving Automatic DriveLock protection Using firewall software Using antivirus software Using HP Client Security select models only Installing critical security updatesUsing the fingerprint reader select models only Locating the fingerprint reader Cleaning your computer MaintenanceCleaning procedures Cleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Using SoftPaq Download Manager Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouseUpdating programs and drivers Creating recovery media and backups Backup and recoveryCreating recovery media with HP Recovery Disc Creator Guidelines Backing up your information Creating recovery media Using the Windows recovery tools Performing a system recovery Using Windows 7 operating system media Using f11 recovery tools select models only Select Repair your computer Using Computer Setup Starting Computer SetupNavigating and selecting in Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Updating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using MultiBoot About the boot device orderSynchronizing the tablet and keyboard Choosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupDynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt Using HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi select models only Setting a MultiBoot Express promptEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Downloading HP PC Hardware Diagnostics Uefi to a USB device Contacting support Support Labels Specifications Input powerOperating environment Traveling with or shipping your computer Troubleshooting resources TroubleshootingResolving issues Computer is unable to start up Computer is on but not responding Software is functioning abnormallyComputer is unusually warm An external device is not working Wireless network connection is not working Electrostatic discharge Index Symbols/Numerics Labels