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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.
► Connect the data cable to the external device.
► Connect the data cable to the USB port of the notebook.
or
Connect the data cable to the 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
Line In socket
With the Line In socket you can connect audio devices with an analogue output to your notebook.
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.
Connecting FireWire devices
External devices such as digital audio/video devices or other high-speed devices can be connected
to the FireWire port. The FireWire port operates at a speed of 400 Mbit per second.
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FireWire devices are hot-pluggable. Therefore, the cables of FireWire devices can be
connected and disconnected with the system switched on.
Additional information is provided in the documentation of the FireWire devices.
► Connect this data cable of the external devices to the FireWire port of the notebook.
► Plug the power cable of the external device into the mains outlet.