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7 External cards and devices

Using Memory Card Readers

Optional memory cards provide secure data storage and convenient data sharing. These cards are often used with digital media–equipped cameras and PDAs as well as with other computers.

To determine the digital card formats that are supported on your computer, see the

Getting to know your computer on page 4 section.

Inserting a memory card

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to the memory card connectors, use minimal force to insert a memory card.

1.

Hold the card label-side up, with the connectors facing the computer.

2.

Insert the card into the memory card reader, and then press in on the card until it is firmly seated.

You will hear a sound when the memory card has been detected, and a menu of options may be displayed.

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Removing a digital card

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of data or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely remove the digital card.

1.

Save your information and close all programs associated with the digital card.

2.

Click the remove hardware icon on the Windows desktop in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Then follow the on-screen instructions.

3.

Press in on the card (1) , and then remove it from the slot (2) .

NOTE: If the card does not eject, pull the card out of the slot.

Using smart cards

NOTE: The term smart card is used throughout this chapter to mean both smart cards and Java™

Cards.

A smart card is a credit card-sized accessory that carries a microchip containing memory and a microprocessor. Like personal computers, smart cards have an operating system to manage input and output, and they include security features to protect against tampering. Industry-standard smart cards are used with the smart card reader (select models only).

A PIN is needed to gain access to the contents of the microchip. For more information about smart card security features, access Help and Support by selecting Start > Help and Support .

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Inserting a smart card

1.

Hold the card label-side up, and gently slide the card into the smart card reader until the card is seated.

2.

Follow the on-screen instructions for logging on to the computer using the smart card PIN.

Removing a smart card

▲ Grasp the edge of the smart card, and then pull it out of the smart card reader.

Using a USB device

Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub.

Some USB devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. For more information about device-specific software, see the manufacturer's instructions.

These instructions may be provided with the software, on disc, or on the manufacturer’s website.

The computer has at least 1 USB port that supports USB 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices. Your computer may also have a USB charging port that provides power to an external device. An optional docking device or USB hub provides additional USB ports that can be used with the computer.

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Connecting a USB device

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect the device.

▲ Connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port.

NOTE: The following illustration may look slightly different than your computer.

You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.

NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area lets you know that the device is recognized by the computer.

Removing a USB device

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB device.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to safely remove the USB device.

1.

To remove a USB device, save your information and close all programs associated with the device.

2.

Click the remove hardware icon on the Windows desktop in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

3.

Remove the device.

Using optional external devices

NOTE: For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to use, see the manufacturer's instructions.

To connect an external device to the computer:

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

Using optional 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 to the computer.

NOTE: HP external USB optical drives should be connected to the powered USB port to the computer.

USB drives include the following types:

● 1.44-megabyte diskette drive

● Hard drive module

● External optical drive (CD, DVD, and Blu-ray)

● MultiBay device

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