CHAPTER 3: Setting Up and Getting Started34Installing a printer, scanner, orother deviceYour computer has IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® ) portsand Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports. You use these ports toconnect peripheral devices such as printers, scanners, anddigital cameras to your computer. For more information aboutport locations, see “Checking Out Your Computer” on page 5.IEEE 1394 and USB ports support plug-and-play andhot-swapping, which means that your computer will usuallyrecognize such a device whenever you plug it into theappropriate port. When you use an IEEE 1394 or USB device forthe first time, your computer will prompt you to install anysoftware the device needs. After doing this, you can disconnectand reconnect the device at any time.ImportantBefore you install a printer, scanner, or other peripheral device, see thedevice documentation and installation instructions.HelpFor more information about installing peripheral devices, click Start, thenclick Help and Support. Type installing devices in the Search Help box,then press E NTER.
