Connecting external devices
Connecting USB devices
On the USB ports you can connect external devices that also have a USB port (e.g. a printer, a scanner or a modem).
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while your operating system is running. |
USB 2.x has a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbit/s.
Additional information can be found in the documentation for the USB devices.
►Connect the data cable to the external device.
►Connect the data cable to a USB port of the notebook.
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Some USB devices will be automatically recognised and installed by your operating | |
| system. However, newer devices will need to be installed using the supplied CD / DVD. |
| Always follow the instructions supplied with the device to complete the installation. |
Connecting external audio devices
Headphones port
Via the headphone port you can connect either headphones or external loudspeakers to your notebook.
Microphone jack
Via the microphone port you can connect an external microphone to your notebook.
Adjusting the volume
► Set the desired volume with the key combination Fn + F10 or Fn + F11 . or
►To adjust the volume use the Windows volume control from the Start menu - All Programs - Accessories - Multimedia - Volume Control.
Connecting FireWire devices*
External devices such as digital audio/video devices or other
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connected and disconnected with the system switched on. |
Additional information is provided in the documentation of the FireWire devices.
►Connect this data cable of the external devices to the FireWire port of the notebook. Plug the power cable of the external device into the mains socket.
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