User manual HP G6032EA EXTERNAL DEVICES

[. . . ] External Devices User Guide © Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L. P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. [. . . ] Depending on the model, the computer may have up to 4 USB ports, which support USB 1. 0, USB 1. 1, and USB 2. 0 devices. To add more USB ports, attach an optional hub or expansion product. ENWW 1 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, the "Installing device driver software" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Stopping a USB device CAUTION To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop the USB device before removing it. CAUTION To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to disconnect the USB device. 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. 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. Click Stop, and then click OK. Required USB software 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 device manufacturer's instructions. 2 Chapter 1 Using a USB device ENWW 2 Using a 1394 device (select models only) IEEE 1394 is a hardware interface that can be used to connect a high-speed multimedia or data storage device to the computer. Scanners, digital cameras, and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection. Some 1394 devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the user guide for the device. The 1394 port, illustrated below, also supports IEEE 1394a devices. ENWW 3 Connecting a 1394 device CAUTION To prevent damage to a 1394 port connector, use minimal force to connect a 1394 device. [. . . ] An optional expansion product provides additional ports and connectors that can be used with the computer. NOTE The computer has only one expansion port. The term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port. ENWW 5 Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 cable, connecting 4 1394 devices connecting 4 description 3 stopping 4 1394 port 3 C cables 1394 4 USB 2 E expansion port 5 H hubs 1 P ports 1394 3 expansion USB 1 5 S software USB devices 2 U USB cable, connecting 2 USB devices connecting 2 description 1 required software 2 stopping 2 USB hubs 1 USB ports, identifying 1 USB software 2 6 Index ENWW [. . . ]