Using optional external devices | HP ZBook 14 Mobile guide

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 from 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:

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HP ZBook 14 Mobile 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 VGA External cards and devices Adding or replacing memory modules Viii Contacting support Labels Input power Operating environment Welcome Resources For information about Finding information Then select Warranty and services TouchPad Getting to know your computerTop Lights Buttons and fingerprint reader select models only Fn key Keys Front Right Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental Notices . To access Left Select the HP Support Assistant app Display Bottom Computer by the governmental agency SIM slot select models only Using the wireless button Connecting to a networkConnecting to a wireless network Using the wireless controls Using an Internet service provider Using a WlanUsing operating system controls Protecting your Wlan Setting up a WlanConfiguring a wireless router Connecting to a Wlan Using HP Mobile Broadband select models only Inserting and removing a SIM Connecting to a local area network LAN Connecting to a wired networkUsing GPS select models only Using Bluetooth wireless devicesPage Using the TouchPad Using pointing devicesSetting pointing device preferences Using the pointing stick select models only Turning the TouchPad off and on Using TouchPad Gestures One-finger slide Scrolling Rotating select models only Right-edge swipe Edge swipes select models only Left-edge swipe Top-edge swipe Identifying the hot keys Using the keyboardUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Using keypads Using the embedded numeric keypad Turning the embedded numeric keypad on and off Using an optional external numeric keypad Multimedia Using the media activity controlsConnecting speakers Adjusting the volume Checking audio functions on the computer Connecting headphonesConnecting a microphone Webcam select models only DisplayPort Video Intel Wireless Display select models only Shutting down the computer Power management Initiating and exiting Sleep Setting power optionsUsing power-saving states Intel Rapid Start Technology Enabling and exiting user-initiated Hibernation Using battery powerUsing the power meter and power settings Setting password protection on wakeup Maximizing battery discharge time Finding additional battery informationUsing Battery Check Displaying the remaining battery charge Inserting or removing the battery Managing low battery levels Removing a battery Storing a user-replaceable battery Conserving battery power Replacing a user-replaceable battery select models only Using external AC powerDisposing of a user-replaceable battery select models only Hybrid Graphics select models only Testing an AC adapterUsing Hybrid Graphics select models only Removing a memory card Using memory card readersExternal cards and devices Inserting a memory card Inserting a smart card Using smart cards select models only Removing a smart card Using a USB device Removing a USB device Using optional external devicesConnecting a USB device Using optional external drives Handling drives Using hard drivesDrives Replacing the service door Removing or replacing the service doorRemoving the service door Removing the hard drive Replacing or upgrading the hard drive Installing a hard drive Improving hard drive performance Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Identifying HP 3D DriveGuard status Using HP 3D DriveGuard Protecting the computer Using passwordsSecurity Password Function Setting passwords in Windows 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 Removing DriveLock protection Entering a DriveLock passwordChanging a DriveLock password Removing Automatic DriveLock protection Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockEntering an Automatic DriveLock password Installing critical security updates Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Using the fingerprint reader select models only Using HP Client Security select models onlyInstalling an optional security cable Locating the fingerprint reader Adding or replacing memory modules MaintenancePage Cleaning your computer Cleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Cleaning proceduresCleaning the display All-in-Ones or Notebooks Cleaning the sides or cover Using SoftPaq Download Manager Backing up your information Backup and recovery Using the Windows recovery tools Performing a system recovery Using Windows 8 operating system media purchased separately Using f11 recovery tools Remove everything and reinstall Windows Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Using HP Software Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer Setup Computer Setup BIOS, MultiBoot, and System DiagnosticsUsing Computer Setup Starting Computer Setup Restoring factory settings in Computer Setup Downloading a Bios update Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Choosing MultiBoot preferences Using MultiBootAbout the boot device order Setting a MultiBoot Express prompt Setting a new boot order in Computer SetupDynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 prompt Entering MultiBoot Express preferences Using System Diagnostics Using System Diagnostics Contacting support Support Component Labels Serial number Product number Operating environment SpecificationsInput power Traveling with the computer Computer is unable to start up TroubleshootingTroubleshooting resources Resolving issues Computer is unusually warm Computer screen is blankSoftware is functioning abnormally Computer is on but not responding Disc does not play Wireless network connection is not workingAn external device is not working Movie is not visible on an external display Electrostatic discharge Index Bios Wlan SIM