Connecting a USB device
CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, use minimal force to connect a USB device.
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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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