User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Features
- Pointing devices and keyboard
- Using pointing devices
- Using the keyboard
- Using hotkeys
- Initiating Suspend
- Opening the Print Options window
- Displaying battery status
- Switching the screen image
- Opening the default e-mail application
- Opening the default Web browser
- Decreasing screen brightness
- Increasing screen brightness
- Turning wireless features on and off
- Muting and restoring speaker sound
- Decreasing speaker volume
- Increasing speaker volume
- Using hotkeys
- Using keypads
- Cleaning the TouchPad and keyboard
- Multimedia
- Power management
- Setting power options
- Using external AC power
- Using battery power
- Testing an AC adapter
- Shutting down the computer
- Drives
- External devices
- External media cards
- Memory modules
- Security
- Computer Setup
- Index
6 External devices
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.
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.
Your computer has 3 USB ports that support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. You can also
add an optional docking device or USB hub to provide additional USB ports for use with your computer.
Connecting a USB device
CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect a USB device.
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To connect a USB device to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port.
Once the USB device has been detected, an icon is placed on the desktop.
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