Specifications

System expansion Connecting external devices
Connecting external devices
Disconnect all the devices from their respective power sources when you
connect or disconnect a device.
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Consult the documentation supplied with an external device before
attempting to connect it.
Do not connect or disconnect cables during a storm.
When disconnecting cables, always hold them by the connector; do not pull
on the cable itself.
When connecting or disconnecting cables, carry out the following steps in
the sequence indicated:
Connecting cables
– Switch off all the relevant devices.
– Disconnect the AC power cords of all the relevant devices from the grounded
wall outlets.
– Connect all the cables to the notebook and the external devices. Pay attention
to the safety information provided in the section "Important notes".
– Connect all the data cables to the relevant data and telecommunications
network connectors.
– Reconnect the AC power cords to the grounded wall outlets.
Disconnecting cables
– Switch off all the relevant devices.
– Disconnect the AC power cords of all the relevant devices from the grounded
wall outlets.
– Disconnect all the data cables from the various data and telecommunications
network connectors.
– Disconnect all the cables connecting the notebook and the external devices.
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