User Guide - Windows 7

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 o 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 on the device.
To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn o the device, and then disconnect it from the computer. To
disconnect a powered external device, turn
o the device, disconnect it from 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:
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1.44-megabyte diskette drive
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Hard drive module
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External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray)
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MultiBay device
Using the docking connector
The docking connector connects the computer to an optional docking device or expansion port device. An
optional docking device or expansion port device provides additional ports and connectors that can be used
with the computer.
NOTE: The following images may look dierent from your computer, docking device or expansion port
device. Refer to the illustration that most closely matches your docking device or expansion port device.
To connect the computer to a docking device:
1. Pull out the connect button (1) on the docking device to retract the locking mechanism.
40 Chapter 7 External cards and devices