HP Slate 500 Tablet PC - Manual (Page 48)

Using optional external drives
Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information.
USB drives include the following types:
● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive
● Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached)
● DVD-ROM Drive
● DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
● DVD+RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive
● DVD±RW/R and CD-RW Combo Drive
Using optional external devices
NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which device port to
use, refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
NOTE: To use an external optical disc drive connected to the Slate, you must connect AC power
separately to the external drive.
To connect an external device:
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be
sure that the Slate is turned off and the AC power cord is unplugged.
1. Connect the device to the Slate.
2. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet.
3. Turn on the Slate.
To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the Slate, and then disconnect it. To disconnect
a powered external device, turn off the Slate, disconnect it, and then unplug the AC power cord.
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