Connecting A Usb Storage Device; Removing A Usb Device - HP Laptop User Manual

Connecting a USB storage device

CAUTION:
▲ 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 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. Click the Eject icon next to the name of the device in the Places list on the left pane of File
Browser.
NOTE:
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
Ejecting a USB device from Nautilus is only required if it is a storage device.