Hardware Options 3-7
3.4 External Monitor
To show graphical effects on a larger display, you can connect an external
VGA monitor to the CRT port ( ) on the rear panel. Read the monitor
manual for additional instructions. See Figure 3-3.
Before you install a monitor, turn off the notebook. Always
turn on the external monitor first before you turn on the
notebook.
An external VGA monitor connected to the notebook
automatically displays at 640 x 480 resolution. To display
high-resolution VGA, see Appendix D for details.
3.5 Printer
This notebook supports both serial and parallel printers. For a serial printer,
plug the printer cable into a serial port ( ). For a parallel printer, plug
the printer cable into the parallel port ( ). See Figure 3-3.
Turn on the printer first before you turn on the notebook. See
your printer manual for operating instructions.
If the printer does not function, enter Setup and see to it that
the parallel or serial port is enabled. See section 4.5 for
assistance.