Connecting an eSATA device, Removing an eSATA device | HP XU103UT

Connecting an eSATA device

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

▲To connect an eSATA device to the computer, connect the eSATA cable for the device to the eSATA port.

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

Removing an eSATA device

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

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

1.To remove an eSATA 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.

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HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Hdmi External cards and devices Security Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System Diagnostics Appendix C Electrostatic discharge Index Select Start All Programs HP HP Documentation IntroductionFinding more information about your new computer Networking select models only Creating a wireless connectionIdentifying wireless and network status icons Windows Windows Vista Using operating system controls Turning wireless devices on or offUsing HP Connection Manager select models only Select Start All Programs HP HP Connection Manager Select Start Connect to Using a WlanConnecting to an existing Wlan Setting up a new Wlan Protecting your Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Roaming to another network Inserting a SIM Removing a SIM Connecting to a wired network Using GPS select models onlyUsing Bluetooth wireless devices Bluetooth and Internet Connection Sharing ICS Connecting a modem cable Connecting a country- or region-specific modem cable adapter Selecting a location setting Adding new locations when traveling Windows Select Start Devices and Printers Connecting to a local area network LAN select models only Page Audio Using the media activity controlsMultimedia Checking audio functions on the computer Adjusting the volumeSelect Start All Programs Accessories Sound Recorder Select Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound Webcam select models only VideoPage Hdmi Configuring audio for Hdmi Intel Wireless Display select models only Windows 7-SelectStart Shut down Power managementShutting down the computer Initiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Viewing the current power plan Using the power meterUsing power plans Initiating and exiting Hibernation Selecting a different power plan Customizing power plans Setting password protection on wakeup Finding additional battery information Using HP Power Assistant select models 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device Connecting an eSATA device Removing an eSATA device Using optional external drives Using a serial device select models onlyUsing optional external devices Using the expansion port select models only Using the docking connector select models only Drives Handling drives Using Disk Cleanup Using hard drivesUsing Disk Defragmenter Improving hard drive performance Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models onlyManaging power with a parked hard drive Using HP 3D DriveGuard software Using optical drives select models onlyIdentifying the installed optical drive 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 Password Function Setting a new Bios administrator password Setting passwords in Computer SetupManaging a Bios administrator password Changing a Bios administrator 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Computer Setup Downloading a Bios update Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Select Start Help and Support Maintain Using Advanced System Diagnostics Page MultiBoot About the boot device order Enabling boot devices in Computer Setup Considering boot order changes Choosing MultiBoot preferences Setting a new boot order in Computer Setup Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Computer Management Using Client Management SolutionsConfiguring and deploying a software image Managing and updating software HP Client Manager for Altiris select models only HP CCM Client Configuration Manager select models only HP SSM System Software Manager Using the MEBx setup utility menus Using Intel Active Management Technology select models onlyEnabling the iAMT solution Intel ME Configuration IAMT Configuration Change Intel ME Password Traveling with the computer Page Troubleshooting resources Electrostatic 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