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USB and 1394 Devices
What Is USB?
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect an external device such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub to the notebook or an optional docking device.
A hub is a connecting device that can be either powered or unpowered. USB hubs can be connected to a USB port on the notebook or to other USB hubs. Hubs support varying numbers of USB devices and are used to increase the number of USB devices in the system.
✎Powered hubs must be connected to external power. Unpowered hubs must be connected either to a USB port on the notebook or to a port on a powered hub.
A USB device may require support software, which is usually included along with installation instructions, with the device.
The 4 USB ports on the notebook support USB
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