"To connect the cable" means plugging in both ends of the cable into the appropriate ports or sockets to establish a physical connection between devices, allowing them to communicate or transfer data. Full definition
They were also focused on making it easy for customers by ensuring they could access new books without connecting a cable to a computer for download. (blog.aboutamazon.com)
Connecting a cable automatically shuts down the paired Bluetooth connection, which is ideal for preserving battery life. (pcmag.com)