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Connecting external devices
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Connecting external devices
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Read the documentation on the external device before connecting it.
Do not connect or disconnect cables during a thunderstorm.
Always take hold of the actual plug. Never unplug a cable by pulling the cable itself.
Connect and disconnect the cables in the order described below. With the exception of
USB devices, always remove all power plugs before connecting external devices!
Connecting cables
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Turn off all power and equipment switches.
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Remove all power plugs from the mains outlets.
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Plug all cables into the PC and peripherals. You must observe the information provided in the
chapter "Important notes".
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Plug all data communication cables into the utility sockets.
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Plug all power cables into the grounded mains outlets.
Disconnecting cables
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Turn off all power and equipment switches.
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Remove all power plugs from the mains outlets.
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Unplug all data communication cables from the utility sockets.
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Unplug all cables from the PC and peripherals.
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USB devices are hot-pluggable. This allows cables from USB devices to be connected
and disconnected with the system switched on.
Additional information can be found in the "Connecting external devices to the USB ports"
section and in the documentation for the USB devices.
