System information

8-2 Co2nnecting External Devices
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: Carey Gregg Saved by: Jessica Gilbert Saved date: 09/28/98 4:45 PM
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Connecting a Television Monitor
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the computer display, do not
place a television monitor or any other object on top of the computer
when the computer is closed.
The TV connector is available on selected models. To connect a
television monitor:
1. Be sure the computer is toggled to the computer display mode.
Toggle the
Fn + F4
hotkeys to change the mode if necessary.
2. Plug an RCA-style television signal cable into the TV
connector on the computer.
NOTE:
You can purchase an RCA-style television signal cable
at any home electronics store.
3. Plug the television power cord into a properly grounded
electrical outlet.
4. If you are running Windows 95 or Windows 98, to ensure that
the computer recognizes your television format, click Start Æ
Settings Æ Control Panel Æ Display Æ Advanced. Select the
Adjustment tab. Click on Display Device, and select TV.
Select the appropriate television format (NTSC, NTSC-J,
PAL, or PAL-M).
If you are running Windows NT, to ensure that the computer
recognizes your television format, click Start Æ ATI Display
Utility. Select the appropriate television format (NTSC,
NTSC-J, PAL, or PAL-M).
5. Turn on the television.
6. Switch the display mode to television by toggling the
Fn + F4
hotkeys.
7. If the television does not display the correct image, toggle the
Fn + F4
hotkeys back to computer display mode. Then repeat
Step 4 and select a different television format. Toggle the
Fn +
F4
hotkeys back to television mode.
Connecting a Mouse or Other External
Pointing Device
A PS/2 compatible mouse or external touchpad can be connected
to the computer.