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Do not guess—follow directions carefully! It is often necessary
to run an installation utility first—before connecting a new
hardware item to the computer. If the device is connected first,
it may be very difficult to complete the installation
successfully. Always carefully follow the installation
instructions that accompany the hardware or software.
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Restart the Windows
Windows
does not prompt you to do so. This will ensure that the
installation is completed, and will clean up anything that the
installation utility left behind.
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Do one installation at a time. If you have several new items to
add to your computer system, install just one at a time, creating
Restore Points immediately before each successive installation.
This will make it much easier to determine the origin of any
new problems. For best results, follow this sequence:
1
Back up critical data.
2
Create a Restore Point.
3
Install one item of hardware or software.
4
Restart the Windows
5
Use the new hardware or software for a while, noting any
new problems. Make sure that your critical applications (e-
mail, business applications, etc.) are working correctly,
and verify that important devices are still functioning.
6
For each additional hardware or software item, repeat
these steps, starting at step 1 if any of your critical data has
changed, or starting at step 2 if no critical data has
changed.
Cannot use the "USB Sleep and Charge function."
(Available on certain models)
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The setting of "USB Sleep and Charge function" may be
Disabled. Change the setting to Enabled.
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Some external devices may not be able to use the "USB Sleep
and Charge function". In this case, please try one or more of
the following methods.
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Change the Enabled Mode setting.
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Turn OFF the computer while external devices are
connected.
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Connect external devices after turning OFF the computer.
If this function cannot be used, change the setting to Disabled.
Develop good computing habits
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operating system. Always restart
®
after each installation, even if the installation utility
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If Something Goes Wrong
operating system.
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