Connecting external devices

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Connections on the rear
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1 = Serial port
2 = Parallel port
3 = External monitor connector
4 = Infrared interface
5 = LAN connector
6 = PS/2 port (for keyboard or mouse)
7 = USB ports
8 = Port for power adapter
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Some of the external devices require special drivers (see the operating system and
external device documentation).
Connecting an external monitor
An external monitor can be connected to the notebook.
Ê Switch off the notebook and the external monitor.
Ê Connect the data cable of the external monitor to the monitor port of the notebook.
Ê First switch on the monitor and then the notebook.
With the key combination [Fn] + [F10] you can select the screen for output. You can opt t o use:

• just the notebook's LCD screen

• just the external monitor

• both the LCD screen and the external monitor

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If the notebook is connected to a Port Replicator, the operating system creates an
hardware profile for the "Docked" mode. The setting with the last screen used f or out put is
saved in this profile. This profile will be loaded, as soon as the notebook is connected to a
Port Replicator.
Setting the refresh rate for your external monitor
The refresh rate must be correctly set so that the image does not flicker.
Ê To change the refresh rate or resolution select the monitor type in the menu Start - Settings -
Control Panel - Display - Settings - Advanced - Monitor.
Ê Now select the Adapter tab.
Ê Adjust the refresh rate and then click Apply.