Acer TravelMate P2 Series User Manual

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60 - Universal Serial Bus (USB)U NIVERSAL S ERIAL B US (USB)The USB port is a high-speed port which allows you to connect USBperipherals, such as a mouse, an external keyboard, additionalstorage (external hard disks), or any other compatible device.You can also charge devices such as tablets, smartphones, or otherdevices through a USB port. Some USB 3.0 ports support chargingdevices when the computer is in Hibernate or turned off. Additionally,you can use a USB hub to connect multiple devices to a single USBport.NoteTwo USB standards are currently available on Acer computers: USB 2.0(High-speed USB) and USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed USB). USB 2.0 ports on Acercomputers have a black tongue in the port, while USB 3.0 ports have a bluetongue. For best performance, USB 3.0 devices should always be pluggedinto USB 3.0 ports. Consult your device’s documentation to see whichstandard it supports.ImportantWhen removing a USB storage device, you should right-click on theUSB icon in the Windows task bar and select "Eject " to tell theoperating system to stop using the device before removing it. Failure todo this may result in data loss or damage to your peripheral.