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Connecting External Devices 8-1

COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED

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ONNECTING

XTERNAL

EVICES

Connecting an External Enhanced Keyboard

To connect an external enhanced keyboard to the computer,

connect the keyboard cable to the keyboard/mouse connector on

the computer.

Connecting an External Monitor

CAUTION:

To prevent damage to the computer, turn off the monitor

before connecting it to the computer or disconnecting it from the

computer. To prevent damage to the computer display, do not place

an external monitor or any other object on top of the computer when

the computer is closed.

To connect an external VGA monitor:

1. Turn off the monitor.

2. Plug the monitor signal cable into the external monitor

connector on the back of the computer.

3. Plug the monitor power cord into a properly grounded

electrical outlet.

4. Turn on the monitor.

5. Ensure that the computer recognizes your monitor type by

clicking Change Display Type under Display Properties

(Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel Æ Display). Select the

appropriate manufacturer and model, if necessary.

NOTE:

If the external monitor does not immediately show a

display, try using the

Fn + F4

hotkeys.