HP 4310s - ProBook - Core 2 Duo 2.1 GHz User manual

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First Edition: June 2009
Document Part Number: 531685-001
Product notice
This user guide describes features that are
common to most models. Some features
may not be available on your computer.

Table of contents
Using a USB device
Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................................... 2
Stopping and removing a USB device .................................................................................................. 2
Using USB legacy support ................................................................................................................... 3
Index ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
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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. Devices can be connected to
the computer.
Some USB devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device.
For more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
The computer has 3 USB ports, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. A USB hub
provides additional USB ports that can be used with the computer.
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Connecting a USB device
CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect a USB device.
▲To connect a USB device to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to the USB
port.
You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.
NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, you may see a message in the notification area to
let you know that the device is recognized by the computer.
Stopping and removing a USB device
CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop a USB device before
removing it.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB device.
To stop and 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.
2 Using a USB 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 f10 while the
“F10 = ROM Based Setup” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
2. Use the arrow keys to select System Configuration > Device configurations, and then press
enter.
3. Use the arrow keys to enable or disable USB legacy support, and then press f10.
4. To save your preferences and exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select File >Save
changes and exit. Then follow the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences go into effect when the computer restarts.
Using USB legacy support 3

Index
C
cables
USB 2
H
hubs 1
P
ports
USB 1
U
USB cable, connecting 2
USB devices
connecting 2
description 1
removing 2
stopping 2
USB hubs 1
USB legacy support 3
USB ports, identifying 1
4 Index