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Another newbie question! USB connections

  • 04-02-2007 7:57pm
    #1
    faceman
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 16,663 CMod ✭✭✭✭


    Sorry for all these questions, but its not always easy to find the answer in the help guide.

    You know the way on windows, when you attached external devices by USB, you have to 'stop' or 'disconnect' the device before removing the usb cable from your pc. Do you have to do the same on a Mac? If so, how do i do it? The ipod is the easy one, as it can be done from itunes.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    VERYinterested
    Closed Accounts Posts: 923 ✭✭✭VERYinterested


    Just drag the item into the bin (or trash) as they call it! That will disconnect it safely.


  • #3
    Sad Professor
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,693 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    If it's an external hd then the eject symbol should be right next to it in the Finder window, just click it. Also you can right-click and choose eject.

    Of course if it's just a printer or scanner you can just pull out the cable.

    Hope your enjoying the new mac, faceman :)


  • #4
    eirlink
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 844 ✭✭✭eirlink


    or right click and "eject" from drop down.
    If you dont have a right click on the mouse just CTRL click instead..brings up same menu.
    If you just unplug the USB device you will get a warning dialog box.read it.

    Sad Professor..Beat me to it :)


  • #5
    eirlink
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 844 ✭✭✭eirlink


    heres something i found very useful when i first switched. The book its taken from is available at most good bookshops. ( missing manual series )
    have a read through, bookmark it for reference. it shows you how to use common windose functions on a mac. Just try to think mac!

    http://www.mactipsandtricks.com/articles/ORmm_appd.lasso


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