SECTION 2
3. Connecting a USB Device
Preparing necessary items
USB device
USB cable
USB device driver
Manual for USB device
Critical Point
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Each USB port is capable of supplying up to 500mA to the USB device connected if the device
requires no power supply from any other source. For more information, refer to the instruction
manual for your USB device.
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Refers to USB standard-compliant devices. Here are typical
examples of USB devices. Prepare a USB device that meets
your need.
• Digital camera
• CCD camera
• Mouse
• Printer
• Scanner
• Keyboard
• Speaker
Used to connect a USB device to the computer. Some USB
devices come with a USB cable.
For some USB devices, e.g., USB mice, the USB cable is an
integral part of them.
For more information, refer to the manual for the USB device
you want to connect.
Some USB devices come with a CD or floppy disk that contains
their respective drivers. Refer to the instruction manual for the
USB device and use one that is compatible with Windows
installed on your computer.
Ways of connection vary from USB device to USB device.
So be sure to read also the manual for the USB device used.