Connecting external devices
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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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USB devices are hot-pluggable. This means you can connect and disconnect devices
while your operating system is running.
Additional information can be found in the documentation for the USB devices.
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Connect the data cable to the external device.
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Connect the data cable to a USB port of the notebook.
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Connect the data cable to a USB port on the Port Replicator.
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Device drivers
The devices you connect to the USB ports usually require no driver of their own, as the
required software is already included in the operating system. However, if the USB device
requires its own software, please install it from the data carrier provided with the USB
device.
Connecting external audio devices
Microphone jack
Via the microphone port you can connect an external microphone to your notebook.
Headphones port
Via the headphone port you can connect either headphones or external loudspeakers to your
notebook.