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Using usb legacy support – HP Compaq 320 Notebook-PC User Manual

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CAUTION:

To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB

device.

To remove a USB device:

1.

Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the far
right of the taskbar.

NOTE:

To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon, click the Show hidden

icons icon (the arrow at the left side of the notification area).

2.

Click the name of the device in the list.

You are informed that it is safe to remove the hardware device.

3.

Remove the device.

Using USB legacy support

USB legacy support (enabled by default) permits the following actions:

Using a USB keyboard, mouse, or hub connected to a USB port on the computer during startup
or in an MS-DOS-based program or utility

Starting or restarting from an optional external MultiBay or an optional USB bootable device

USB legacy support is enabled at the factory. To disable or enable USB legacy support:

1.

Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the computer, and then pressing

f10

while the

HP logo is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.

2.

Use the tab key to select System Configuration > Device configurations, and then press

enter

.

3.

Press enter and use the arrow keys to enable or disable USB legacy support, and then press

f10

.

4.

To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select File > Save
changes and exit
. Then follow the instructions on the screen.

Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.

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