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Using external drives – HP Compaq Presario CQ41-211TX Notebook PC User Manual

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10.

Reconnect external power and external devices.

11.

Turn on the computer.

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 or on an optional expansion
product.

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 and CD-RW Combo Drive

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 drive to the computer:

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered drive, be sure

that the AC power cord is unplugged.

1.

Connect the drive to the computer.

2.

If you are connecting a powered drive, plug the drive power cord into a grounded AC outlet.

To disconnect a powered drive, disconnect it from the computer, and then unplug the AC power cord.

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Chapter 6 Drives