Connecting A Usb Device; Removing A Usb Device; Using 1394 Devices (Select Models Only) - HP Laptop User Manual

Connecting a USB device

CAUTION:
device.
▲ Connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port.
NOTE:
You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.
NOTE: The first time you connect a USB device, a message in the notification area, at the far right
of the taskbar, lets you know that the device is recognized by the computer.

Removing a USB device

CAUTION:
the USB device.
CAUTION:
procedure to safely remove the USB device.
1. To remove a USB device, save your information and close all programs associated with the
device.
2. Click the remove hardware icon on the Windows desktop in the notification area, at the far right
of the taskbar, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Remove the device.

Using 1394 devices (select models only)

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, see the manufacturer's instructions.
The 1394 port also supports IEEE 1394a devices.
To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect the
The following illustration may look slightly different than your computer.
To reduce the risk of damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove
To reduce the risk of loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following
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