Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a hardware interface that can be used to connect an optional external device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, drive, printer, scanner, or hub, to the computer or to an optional docking device. A hub provides additional USB ports for the system and can be connected to the computer or to another hub.
Using a USB device ✎ Your computer may look slightly different from the illustration in this chapter. Connecting a USB device Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the USB connectors, use minimal force to insert a USB device. To connect a USB device to the computer, connect the USB cable for the device to the USB port.
Stopping a USB device Ä CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop the USB device before removing it. To stop a USB device: 1. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar. ✎...
Using a USB device USB legacy support USB legacy support (enabled by default) allows you to ■ Use a USB keyboard, mouse, or hub connected to a USB port on the computer during startup or in a non-Microsoft® Windows® application or utility. ■...
Using the docking connector The docking connector on the bottom of the computer allows you to connect the computer to an optional docking device. An optional docking device provides additional ports and connectors that can be used with the computer. ✎...
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