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External Devices

User Guide

© Copyright 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. First Edition: July 2006 Document Part Number: 416612-001

Table of contents

1 Using a USB device Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................................... 2 Stopping a USB device ........................................................................................................................ 2 Required USB software ........................................................................................................................ 2 2 Using a 1394 device (select models only) Connecting a 1394 device .................................................................................................................... 4 Stopping a 1394 device ........................................................................................................................ 4 Required 1394 software ....................................................................................................................... 4 3 Using the expansion port Index ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7

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Using a USB device

Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface that connects an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub, to the computer or to an optional expansion product. Depending on the model, the computer may have up to 4 USB ports, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. To add more USB ports, attach an optional hub or expansion product.

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Connecting a USB device
CAUTION To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect a USB device. To connect a USB device to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port. The operating system will issue a sound to indicate that a device has been detected. NOTE The first time you connect a USB device, the "Found New Hardware" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

Stopping a USB device
CAUTION To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop the USB device before removing it. CAUTION To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to disconnect the USB device. To stop a USB device: 1. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or <<) in the notification area. 2. Click the name of the device in the list. NOTE If the USB device is not listed, you do not have to stop the device before you remove it. 3. Click Stop.

Required USB software
Some USB 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.

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Chapter 1 Using a USB device

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Using a 1394 device (select models only)

IEEE 1394 is a hardware interface that can be used to connect a high-speed multimedia or data storage device to the computer. Scanners, digital cameras, and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection. The 1394 port, illustrated below, also supports IEEE 1394a devices.

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Connecting a 1394 device
CAUTION To prevent damage to a 1394 port connector, use minimal force to connect a 1394 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. NOTE The first time you connect a 1394 device, the "Found New Hardware" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

Stopping a 1394 device
CAUTION To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop the 1394 device before removing it. CAUTION To prevent damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on the cable to disconnect the 1394 device. To stop a 1394 device: 1. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. NOTE To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or <<) in the notification area. 2. 3. Click the name of the device in the list. Click Stop.

Required 1394 software
Some 1394 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.

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Chapter 2 Using a 1394 device (select models only)

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Using the expansion port

The expansion port on the left side of the computer allows you to connect the computer to an optional expansion product. An optional expansion product provides additional ports and connectors that can be used with the computer. NOTE The computer has only one expansion port. The term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port.

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Symbols/Numerics 1394 cable, connecting 4 1394 devices connecting 4 description 3 software and drivers 4 stopping 4 1394 port 3 C cables 1394 4 USB 2 E expansion port 5 H hubs 1 P ports 1394 3 expansion USB 1

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