Using An External Keyboard; Using A Mouse; Connecting A Printer - Toshiba A500-ST5605 User Manual

Using an external keyboard

If you prefer to use an external keyboard, you can attach one
to your computer. The computer's USB ports support most
USB-compatible keyboards.

Using a mouse

You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer's built-in
TouchPad

Connecting a printer

NOTE
You can connect a USB-compatible printer to your computer
through the USB ports. To determine if the printer is
USB-compatible, check its documentation.
To make the connection, you need a suitable USB cable which may
come with your printer. If a USB cable was not included with your
printer, you can purchase one from a computer or electronics store.
If your printer supports Plug and Play, your computer may
automatically recognize the printer; the printer is then ready for use.
Refer to your printer documentation for further instructions.
If your printer does not support Plug and Play, you can set up the
printer as described in
To connect a printer to your computer:
1 Connect the printer cable to the printer and then connect the
other end to one of the computer's USB ports.
2 Plug the printer's power cable into a live AC outlet.
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. You can use a USB-compatible mouse.
Your printer documentation may require you to install the printer
software before physically connecting the printer to your computer. If
you do not install the software as instructed by the printer
manufacturer, the printer may not function correctly.
Read the documentation that came with your printer. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions when connecting a printer.
TECHNICAL NOTE: To determine if your printer supports Plug and
Play, check its documentation.
"Setting up a printer" on page
Getting Started
Using an external keyboard
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