93Exploring the Features on your DeviceAdding optional external devices6 Grasp the card and pull it straight out.(Sample Illustration) Removing memory mediaAdding optional external devicesAfter starting your device for the first time you may want to:❖ Connect a mouse (see “Using an external mouse” on page 94)❖ Connect an external keyboard (see “Using an externalkeyboard” on page 94)❖ Connect an external monitor (see “Using external devices” onpage 93)Using external devicesYou can connect external devices to your device using the followingavailable ports:Not all USB or HDMI™ devices are compatible with your tablet.Check with the manufacturer of the external device for compatibility.❖ A USB port—Connect an external keyboard or mouse, orbackup your data to an external hard drive or flash drive.TECHNICAL NOTE: When using external USB media, you may needto reformat the media in the exFAT file system. For information onhow to do this, contact the manufacturer of the media device.❖ An HDMI™ Out port—Connect an HDMI™-compatibletelevision or display device to your tablet.To connect a device to the HDMI™ Out port, you must purchase anHDMI™ cable.NOTENOTE