External Devices - Windows Vista

1–2 External Devices

Using a USB device

Connecting a USB device

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the USB connectors, 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 on the computer. The operating

system will issue a sound to indicate that a device has been

detected.

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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 a USB device before removing it.

To stop a USB device:

1. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the

notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

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To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the

Show Hidden Icons Icon (< or <<) in the notification area.

2. Click the USB listing.

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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.