Hardware Options and Upgrades
Connecting a Powered Device
To connect the notebook to an optional external device that has a power cord:
1.Be sure the device is turned off.
2.Connect the device to the jack or connector on the notebook specified by the device manufacturer.
3.Plug the device power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.
4.Turn on the device.
✎If a properly connected external monitor or other display device does not display an image, try pressing the Fn+F4 hotkeys to switch the image to the new device.
To disconnect a powered external device from the notebook:
1.Turn off the device.
2.Disconnect the device from the notebook.
Connecting a USB Device
USB (universal serial bus) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect external devices such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub to the notebook.
A hub is a connecting device that can be either powered or unpowered. USB hubs can be connected to a USB connector on the notebook or to other USB devices. 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 connector on the notebook or to a port on a powered hub.
The USB connectors on the notebook support USB 2.0- and
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