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Using Peripheral Devices

Connecting a Computer Display

You can connect a computer display (monitor) either directly to your computer or via the optional docking station.

To connect a computer display

1If necessary, plug one end of the display's power cord (1) into your display, and the other end into an AC outlet.

2If you want to connect a VGA monitor, plug the display cable (2) (not supplied) into the monitor (VGA) port (3) a on the computer or on the docking station.

3If you want to connect a TFT/DVI monitor, plug the display cable (not supplied) into the DVI-Dport on the docking station.

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DVI-D stands for Digital Visual Interface - Digital. It is a type of DVI connector that supports only digital video signals (no analog video signals). It has 24 pins.

A DVI-I (Digital Visual Interface - Integrated) connector supports digital video and analog video signals. It has 29 pins.

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You can use a TFT/DVI monitor only when your computer is in SPEED mode. See Selecting Performance Modes (page 107) for mode selection.