Method and apparatus for assisting a user to make a...

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2006-05-09

2006-05-09

Kincaid, Kristine (Department: 2174)

Data processing: presentation processing of document, operator i

Operator interface

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C715S708000, C715S709000, C715S714000, C715S717000

Reexamination Certificate

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07043691

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are provided for assisting a user to make a connection between a main device and peripheral device. An illustration visually demonstrating how to connect one or more peripheral devices to the main device is displayed on a display screen. In one embodiment, the illustration shows at least one connecting portion of the main device, the connecting portion of at least one peripheral device, and the connection between the connecting portion of the main device and the connecting portion of the peripheral device. In another embodiment, more than one or all of the connecting portions of the main device are shown. Alternatively, the connecting portions of a plurality of a peripheral devices are shown.

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