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 allows cables from USB devices to be connected
and disconnected with the system switched on.
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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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
Headphones port
Via the headphone port you can connect either headphones or external loudspeakers to your
notebook.
Microphone jack
Via the microphone port you can connect an external microphone to your notebook.
Adjusting the volume
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To adjust the volume use the
volume control
entry from the
Start
menu
All Programs - Accessories
- Multimedia - Volume Control
,
or
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use the loudspeaker symbol in the task bar.
Switching the loudspeakers on/off
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To switch the loudspeakers on and off use the
volume control
entry from the menu
Start - All
Programs - Accessories - Multimedia - Volume Control
.
or
►
use the loudspeaker symbol in the task bar.
