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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, to the computer. A hub provides
additional USB ports for the system and can be connected to the computer or to another hub.
The computer has 2 standard USB ports on the left side of the computer. A third USB port on the right
side of the computer is available on select models only. The USB ports on the computer support USB
2.0 and USB 1.1 devices.
Connecting a USB device
CAUTION
device.
To connect a USB device to the computer, connect the USB cable of the device to the USB port. The
operating system will issue a sound to indicate that a device has been connected.
NOTE
is displayed in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
ENWW
To prevent damage to the USB connectors, use minimal force to connect a USB
The first time you connect a USB device, the "Installing device driver software" message
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