HP EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC - Manual (Page 98)

Removing a USB device
CAUTION: To prevent loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely
remove a USB device.
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. 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, and then click OK.
4. 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 esc while the
“Press the ESC key for Startup Menu” message is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
2. Press f10 to enter Computer Setup.
3. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Device
Configurations. Confirm that the box next to USB legacy support is checked.
NOTE: If it is not checked, press enter .
4. To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup, 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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