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Development Company, L.P.
The information contained herein is subject
to change without notice. The only
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First Edition: September 2009
Document Part Number: 539700-001
Product notice
This user guide describes features that are
common to most models. Some features
may not be available on your computer.

Table of contents
Using a USB device
Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................................... 2
Removing a USB device ...................................................................................................................... 2
Index ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
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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 docking device or 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.
The computer has either 2 or 3 USB ports, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1, and USB 2.0 devices. To
add more USB ports, connect an optional hub, docking device, or expansion product.
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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 "Installing device driver software" message is
displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
Removing a USB device
CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to
safely remove the USB device.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB device.
To remove a USB device:
1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area, at the far right
of the taskbar.
NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon, click the Show hidden
icons icon (the arrow at the left of the notification area).
2. Click the name of the device in the list.
NOTE: A message indicates that it is safe to remove the hardware device.
3. Remove the device.
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Index
C
cables
USB 2
H
hubs 1
P
ports
USB 1
U
USB cable, connecting 2
USB devices
connecting 2
description 1
removing 2
USB hubs 1
USB ports, identifying 1
Index 3