HP LJ475UT manual Connecting a USB device, Removing a USB device

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Connecting a USB device

CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, 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.

You will hear a sound when the device has been detected.

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: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB device.

CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, use the following procedure 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.

3.Remove the device.

NOTE: You can remove a USB mouse or USB keyboard by unplugging the device from the computer. USB storage devices must be disconnected from the computer using the above procedure.

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