Connecting A Usb Device; Stopping A Usb Device - HP Compaq NX7400 User Manual

Using a USB device

Connecting a USB device

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CAUTION: To prevent damage to the USB connectors, use minimal force
to connect a USB device.
To connect a USB device to the computer, connect the USB cable
for the device to the USB port on the computer. The operating
system will issue a sound to indicate that a device has been
detected.
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The first time you connect a USB device, the "Found New
Hardware" message is displayed in the notification area, at the
far right of the taskbar.

Stopping a USB device

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CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop
a USB device before removing it.
To stop a USB device:
1. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the
notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
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2. Click the USB listing.
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3. Click Stop.
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To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the
Show Hidden Icons icon (< or <<) in the notification area.
If the USB device is not listed, you do not have to stop the
device before you remove it.
External Devices