External Devices - Windows Vista

1–2 External Devices
Using a USB device
Connecting a USB device
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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
of the device to the USB port. 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
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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.
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To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click Show
Hidden Icons in the notification area.
2. Click the USB device 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.