User's Manual
This computer has a keyboard with thumb operated keys. If you feel more comfortable using a desktop keyboard,
you can connect a USB external keyboard to the USB port. You can also connect a USB mouse or other pointing
device to the USB port.
NOTE
The Unit only has a single USB port so you cannot install both a keyboard and mouse (unless you have a
dock or expansion module).
Attaching an External Monitor or Video Device
The GoBook MR-1 has a VGA monitor port (Video Out) on the Office Dock so you can connect an external
monitor. You may use an external monitor simultaneously with your notebook's display, instead of your notebook's
display, or as an extension of your notebook's display. To attach an external monitor, perform the following:
Read the monitor manual for additional instructions.
Using Simultaneous Display
Your computer takes advantage of Windows dual-display capability, allowing you to use your computer for
p
resentation purposes. To use simultaneous display, connect an external display device to the external monitor port.
You can then toggle the display output location by pressing . It will output to your computer's display, the
attached external display, or both displays simultaneously. Keep pressing until you have the output option
you want.
Using Extended Display
When using an external monitor you can extend your desktop. This allows you to open and view one program on the
external monitor while viewing a different program on your notebook's display.
1. Right click on the desktop.
2. Select
Properties
to open the
Display Properties
Dialogue box.
3. Select the
Settings
tab.
4. Click on the "2" in the Monitors section.
5. Check "
Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor
".
6. Select
Apply
and
OK
to save and exit.
7. Now you can drag the programs you want to view onto the external monitor.
1. Locate the external monitor port (1) on the back side
of your Office Dock.
2. Connect the video signal cable from the external
monitor (or the VGA adapter) to this port.
3. Connect the power cable from the external monitor to
a power outlet and turn on the monitor.
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