Stopping and removing a 1394 device, Using external drives – HP EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation User Manual
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To connect a 1394 device to the computer, connect the 1394 cable for the device to the 1394
port.
You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.
Stopping and removing a 1394 device
CAUTION:
To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop the 1394 device before
removing it.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the 1394
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 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.
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
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Hard drive module (a hard drive with an adapter attached)
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DVD-ROM Drive
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DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
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DVD±RW/CD-RW Combo Drive
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