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Using external drives, Using optional external devices – HP EliteBook 2740p Tablet-PC User Manual

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Using 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 on the computer.

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/CD-RW Combo Drive

Using optional external devices

NOTE:

For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to

use, refer to the manufacturer's instructions.

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 off 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 off the device, and then disconnect it from the
computer. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, disconnect it from the
computer, and then unplug the AC power cord.

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