Before Connecting A Peripheral Device - Fujitsu l2010 User Manual

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3 Before Connecting a Peripheral Device

This section explains what your should keep in mind when connecting a peripheral device to your
computer.
• Some peripheral devices need to be set up before use.
You cannot make all peripheral devices ready to use by simply connecting them to a computer.
Depending on the peripheral device you use, you might need to set it up after connecting to your
computer. For example, to use a printer or PC card along with your computer, you need to "install
its driver." On the other hand, there are also peripherals such as memory that require no setup.
So before connecting a peripheral device, read this manual carefully and connect it correctly.
• Read this manual carefully.
Follow the instructions in this manual to connect a cable correctly. Connecting a cable incorrectly
could result in damage to your computer or peripheral device.
The ways to connect cables shown in this manual are just a few examples. So for the way to
connect your peripheral device, refer also to its user guide.
• Use Fujitsu genuine devices.
For optionally available Fujitsu genuine devices, contact your authorized distributor or use the
fax information service.
Fujitsu can provide no guarantee that devices manufactured by other makers operate normally
on your computer. If you want to use a device other than Fujitsu genuine devices, contact the
maker.
• Use ACPI-compatible peripheral devices.
Your computer is factory-configured so as to meet ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface: A battery power management scheme).
The use of a peripheral device that does not support ACPI could cause the power saving features
of your computer to malfunction.
Your computer does not support the low-level standby mode (ACPI S1).
If your peripheral device supports only the low-level standby mode, do not place your computer
into standby or hibernation mode.
• Turn on peripheral devices before turning on your computer.
When a peripheral device that needs to be switched on for use is connected to your computer,
turn it on before turning on the computer, and turn it off after turning off the computer.
IMPORTANT
When connecting a peripheral device to a port on your computer, make sure the plug is
oriented correctly and insert it straight into the port.
When connecting two or more peripheral devices to your computer, connect and set up
them one by one.
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