Connecting A Usb Device; Removing A Usb Device - HP Notebook User Manual

Connecting a USB device

CAUTION:
NOTE: The USB port on your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this
section.
To connect a USB device to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to the USB
▲
port.
NOTE: When you connect a USB storage device, you may see a message in the notification area to
let you know that the device is recognized by the system.

Removing a USB device

CAUTION:
device.
CAUTION:
to safely remove a USB device.
To remove a USB device:
1. Open File Browser by selecting Computer > Nautilus.
2. In the Places list in the left pane of File Browser, click the Eject icon next to the name of the
device.
3. Remove the device.
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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