diff --git a/manual/getting_started/installation.tex b/manual/getting_started/installation.tex
index 23aea0e1d6..e10d4f2e16 100644
--- a/manual/getting_started/installation.tex
+++ b/manual/getting_started/installation.tex
@@ -111,6 +111,12 @@ software.
     \note{\index{Firewire}Firewire detection is not supported in Rockbox at 
     the moment. Please use USB only.} 
   }
+  \opt{x5}{
+    \note{When instructed to connect/disconnect the USB cable, always use
+    the USB port through the subpack, not the side 'USB Host' port! The side port
+    is intended to be used for USB OTG connections only (digital cameras, memory
+    sticks, etc)!}
+  }    
 
   \opt{sansa}{\warn{The following steps require you to change the setting in
     \setting{Settings $\rightarrow$ USB Mode} to \setting{MSC} from within the