HP Compaq Mini 311c-1140EI PC - Manual (Page 46)

4. Tighten the 2 hard drive cover screws (2).
Using external drives
Removable external drives expand your options for storing and accessing information.
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
● DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive
● DVD±RW and CD-RW SuperMulti Double-Layer Combo Drive with LightScribe
● Blu-ray ROM DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive
● Blu-ray ROM with LightScribe DVD±R/RW SuperMulti DL Drive
● HD DVD 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.
38 Chapter 5 Drives and external devices