Apple M9690LL User Guide - Page 34
Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices, Understanding USB Devices and Battery Power
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Using Universal Serial Bus (USB) Devices Your PowerBook comes with two USB 2.0 ports (d), also referred to as Hi-Speed USB, which you can use to connect many types of external devices, including printers, scanners, digital cameras, game pads, joysticks, keyboards, and floppy disk drives. Your USB 2.0 ports are compatible with earlier USB devices. In most cases, you can connect and disconnect a USB device while the computer is running. After you connect the device, it is ready to use. You don't need to restart or reconfigure your computer. ® To use a USB device with your computer, connect the device to the computer. Your computer automatically detects newly connected devices and loads the correct software to work with the device. Note: If your PowerBook cannot find the correct software when you connect a USB device, you can either install the software that came with the device or follow the onscreen prompts to use the Internet to locate, download, and install the correct software. Understanding USB Devices and Battery Power You can use USB devices, such as joysticks and keyboards, which are powered by the PowerBook USB connection instead of a separate power adapter. However, these types of USB devices can cause your PowerBook battery to become depleted faster. If you are using the device for an extended period, it is a good idea to connect the PowerBook power adapter. 34 Chapter 3 Using Your PowerBook