Connecting External Devices - Lenovo B550 User Manual

Chapter 2. Learning the basics

Connecting external devices

Your computer has a wide range of built-in features and connection capabilities.
Connecting a universal serial bus (USB) device
Your computer comes with 3 USB ports compatible with USB devices.
Note: When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD, use the external device's
power adapter. Otherwise, the device may not be recognized, and system shut down may result.
Connecting a Bluetooth enabled device (select models only)
If your computer has an integrated Bluetooth adapter card, it can connect to and transfer data
wirelessly to other Bluetooth enabled devices, such as laptop computers, PDAs and cell phones.
You can transfer data between these devices without cables and up to 10 meters range in open
space.
Note: The actual maximum range may vary due to interference and transmission barriers. To get the best
possible connection speed, place the device as near your computer as possible.
Enabling Bluetooth communications
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Slide the integrated wireless device switch to
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Press Fn + F5 to make configuration.
Notes:
• When you do not need to use the Bluetooth function, turn it off to save battery power.
You need to pair the Bluetooth enabled device with your computer before you can transfer data between
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them. Read the documentation supplied with the Bluetooth enabled device for details on how to pair the
device with your computer.
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