External Devices Document Part Number: 419462-001 January 2007 This guide explains how to use optional external devices.
Contents 1 Using a USB device Connecting a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stopping a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Required USB software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USB legacy support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Using a USB device Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub, to the computer or to an optional docking device. A hub provides additional USB ports for the system and can be connected to the computer or to another hub. This computer has one powered USB port and 2 standard USB ports that support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices.
Using a USB device computer may look slightly different from the illustration ✎ Your in this chapter. Connecting a USB device Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the USB connectors, use minimal force to insert a USB device. To connect a USB device to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port. The operating system will issue a sound to indicate that a device has been detected.
Using a USB device Stopping a USB device Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop the 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. display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click Show ✎ To Hidden Icons icon (< or <<) in the notification area. 2. Click the USB device listing.
Using a USB device USB legacy support USB legacy support (enabled by default) allows you to ■ Use a USB keyboard, mouse, or hub connected to a USB port on the computer during startup or in a non-Microsoft® Windows® application or utility. ■ Start or restart from an optional external MultiBay. To enable or disable USB legacy support: 1.
2 Using the docking connector The docking connector on the bottom of the computer allows you to connect the computer to an optional docking device. An optional docking device provides additional ports and connectors that can be used with the computer. computer may look slightly different from the illustration ✎ Your in this chapter.
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