Apple M8840LL/A Setup Guide - Page 17

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Connecting the Mouse and the Keyboard to the Computer The Macintosh has ports that allow you to connect a USB keyboard and mouse. (For more information about USB devices and connections, see the electronic documentation that came with your computer.) 1 Plug the keyboard cable into one of the USB ports ( ) on the back of the computer. Plugging the keyboard cable directly into one of the computer's USB ports allows you to use the power (®) button on the keyboard to turn the computer on and off. If you plug the keyboard cable into a USB port on a monitor or another device, the power button won't do this. If you're using a USB monitor, check the documentation that came with it to learn if the monitor works as a self-powered or bus-powered USB hub, and what devices you can connect to it. 2 Plug the Apple USB mouse cable into one of the ports on the Apple USB keyboard. You can plug the mouse into a USB port on a monitor or other device, but it's best to plug it into a port on the Apple USB keyboard. Plug in the mouse on the side where it's comfortable for you. USB ports on keyboard (2) Apple USB keyboard Apple USB mouse Parts of your computer may be covered by clear plastic film that protected it during shipment. You can remove the film. Setting Up 17

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Setting Up
17
Connecting the Mouse and the Keyboard to the Computer
The Macintosh has ports that allow you to connect a USB keyboard and mouse. (For more
information about USB devices and connections, see the electronic documentation that
came with your computer.)
1
Plug the keyboard cable into one of the USB ports (
) on the back of the computer.
Plugging the keyboard cable directly into one of the computer’s USB ports allows you to use
the power (
®
) button on the keyboard to turn the computer on and off. If you plug the
keyboard cable into a USB port on a monitor or another device, the power button won’t do
this.
If you’re using a USB monitor, check the documentation that came with it to learn if the
monitor works as a self-powered or bus-powered USB hub, and what devices you can
connect to it.
2
Plug the Apple USB mouse cable into one of the ports on the Apple USB keyboard.
You can plug the mouse into a USB port on a monitor or other device, but it’s best to plug it
into a port on the Apple USB keyboard.
Plug in the mouse on the side where it’s comfortable for you.
Apple USB keyboard
Apple USB mouse
USB ports on keyboard (2)
Parts of your computer may
be covered by clear plastic film
that protected it during shipment.
You can remove the film.