External Devices User Guide
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Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer.
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Table of contents 1 Using a USB device Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................................... 2 Stopping and removing a USB device .................................................................................................. 2 2 Using a 1394 device Connecting a 1394 device ....................................................................................................................
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1 Using a USB device A USB port connects an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub, to the computer or to an optional expansion product. Some USB devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. Depending on the model, the computer may have up to 3 USB ports, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices.
Connecting a USB device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, 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. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, the "Found New Hardware" message is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
2 Using a 1394 device IEEE 1394 is a hardware interface that connects a high-speed multimedia or data storage device to the computer. Scanners, digital cameras, and digital camcorders often require a 1394 connection. Some 1394 devices may require additional support software, which is usually included with the device. For more information about device-specific software, refer to the manufacturer's instructions. The 1394 port also supports IEEE 1394a devices.
Connecting a 1394 device CAUTION: To prevent damage to a 1394 port connector, use minimal force when connecting a 1394 device. ▲ To connect a 1394 device to the computer, connect the 1394 cable for the device to the 1394 port. You will hear a sound when the device has been detected. Stopping and removing a 1394 device CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop the 1394 device before removing it.
3 Using the expansion port The expansion port connects the computer to an optional docking device or expansion product, so that additional ports and connectors can be used with the computer. NOTE: The computer has only one expansion port. The term expansion port 3 describes the type of expansion port.
Index Symbols/Numerics 1394 cable, connecting 4 1394 devices connecting 4 description 3 stopping 4 1394 port 3 C cables 1394 4 USB 2 E expansion port 5 H hubs 1 P ports 1394 3 expansion USB 1 5 U USB cable, connecting 2 USB devices connecting 2 description 1 removing 2 stopping 2 USB hubs 1 USB ports, identifying 1 6 Index
