Connecting a USB device
CAUTION:
To connect a USB device to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to the USB
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port.
Removing a USB device
CAUTION:
device.
CAUTION:
to safely remove a USB device.
To remove a USB device:
1.
Select the Devices icon on the MeeGo panel.
2.
Click the Eject button next to the name of the USB device.
3.
Remove the device.
Using optional external devices
NOTE:
For more information about required software and drivers, or to learn which computer port to
use, refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
To connect an external device to the computer:
CAUTION:
sure that the device is turned off and the AC power cord is unplugged.
1.
Connect the device to the computer.
2.
If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded AC outlet.
3.
Turn on the device.
To disconnect an unpowered external device, turn off the device, and then disconnect it from the
computer. To disconnect a powered external device, turn off the device, disconnect it from the
computer, and then unplug the AC power cord.
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To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect a USB device.
To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB
To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure
To reduce the risk of damage to the equipment when connecting a powered device, be