Securing USB ports
The USB Storage Options utility gives the network administrator control over which users can access
which USB ports on a local computer. With the USB Storage Options utility, you can perform the following
tasks:
●
Enable storage devices
●
Allow read-only access to devices
●
Disable storage devices
Using the USB Storage Options utility
To enable or disable the USB ports, follow these steps:
1.
Select
Start
>
Control Panel
>
Other Control Panel Options
>
USB Storage Security
Options
.
2.
Select the permissions for the computer, and then click
OK
.
Using the docking connector
The docking connector connects the computer to an optional docking device. An optional docking device
provides additional ports and connectors that can be used with the computer.
NOTE:
The HP Advanced Docking Station is not supported on this computer.
Using PC Cards
You can view or change the status of the PC Card slot through Computer Setup (f10).
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