Setting Up Your Computer 25
Connecting a USB Printer
NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on.
1
Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so.
2
Attach the USB printer cable to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. The
USB connectors fit only one way.
3
Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. If the
Add New Hardware Wizard
window appears, click
Cancel
.
4
Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your printer.
Power Protection Devices
Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures:
• Surge protectors
• Line conditioners
• Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS)
USB printer
cable
USB connector on
computer
USB connector
on printer