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•Disconnect the device programmatically and then physically as follows:
1.Open Android Settings and touch Storage ➙ Unmount USB storage.
2.Unplug the USB device safely.
Working with a USB keyboard or USB mouse
If you are accustomed to using a traditional physical keyboard, you can connect a USB keyboard to your tablet. When connected, the onscreen keyboard is disabled automatically and you can start using the USB keyboard immediately.
Keyboards can also be set up through the ThinkPad Tablet Dock’s USB connector and Lenovo offers both a ThinkPad USB Keyboard with Trackpoint® and a ThinkPad Edge wireless keyboard and mouse combo that can connect through this port. To purchase these options, go to http://www.lenovo.com/accessories/services/index.html.
For information about using a ThinkPad Tablet Keyboard Folio Case option, see “Using the ThinkPad Tablet Keyboard Folio Case” on page 46.
You also can connect a USB mouse to the tablet. As soon as you connect a USB mouse to the tablet, a pointer is displayed on the tablet screen indicating that the mouse is activated and ready for use.
Using the 3-in-1 media card reader
Your tablet has a
•MultiMediaCard (MMC)
•Secure Digital (SD) card
•Secure Digital
Use any one of these cards to extend the storage capability of your tablet. You also can use these cards to share data with a computer or other devices that support these card formats.
To locate the
Inserting a flash media card
Attention: Before handling a flash media card, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. This action reduces any static electricity from your body. Static electricity can damage the card.
To insert a flash media card into the
1.Open the card reader cover and locate the
2.Make sure that the metal contacts of the card are facing down and pointing toward the tablet.
3.Insert the card firmly into the
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