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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: August 2009
Document Part Number: 535987-001
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
1 Using a USB device
Connecting a USB device .................................................................................................................... 2
Removing a USB device ...................................................................................................................... 2
2 Using an eSATA device
Connecting an eSATA device .............................................................................................................. 3
Removing an eSATA device ................................................................................................................ 4
3 Using a 1394 device
Connecting a 1394 device .................................................................................................................... 6
Removing a 1394 device ...................................................................................................................... 6
4 Using the expansion port
Index ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
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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 4 USB ports, which support USB 1.0, USB 1.1,
and USB 2.0 devices. To add more USB ports, connect an optional hub 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, a message is displayed in the notification area to let
you know the device is recognized by the computer.
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 side of the notification area).
2. Click the name of the device in the list.
NOTE: You are prompted that it is safe to remove the hardware device.
3. Remove the device.
2 Chapter 1 Using a USB device

2 Using an eSATA device
An eSATA port connects an optional high-performance eSATA component, such as an eSATA external
hard drive.
Some eSATA 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.
NOTE: The eSATA port also supports an optional USB device.
Connecting an eSATA device
CAUTION: To prevent damage to an eSATA port connector, use minimal force to connect an eSATA
device.
▲To connect an eSATA device to the computer, connect the eSATA cable for the device to the
eSATA port.
You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.
Connecting an eSATA device 3

Removing an eSATA device
CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to
safely remove the device.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to an eSATA connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the eSATA
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 side of the notification area).
2. Click the name of the device in the list.
NOTE: You are prompted that it is safe to remove the hardware device.
3. Remove the device.
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3 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.
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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.
Removing a 1394 device
CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure to
safely remove the 1394 device.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to a 1394 connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the 1394
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 side of the notification area).
2. Click the name of the device in the list.
NOTE: You are prompted that it is safe to remove the hardware device.
3. Remove the device.
6 Chapter 3 Using a 1394 device