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Stopping and removing a usb device – HP Mini 2102 User Manual

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Stopping and removing a USB device

CAUTION:

To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop a USB device before

removing it.

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB

device.

To stop and remove a USB device:

1.

Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the
taskbar.

NOTE:

To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or

<<) in the notification area.

2.

Click the name of the device in the list.

NOTE:

If the USB device is not listed, you do not have to stop the device before you remove it.

3.

Click Stop, and then click OK.

4.

Remove the device.

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Chapter 8 USB devices