Optional Devices

Battery charger

The battery charger provides a convenient way to charge battery packs without requiring the use of your computer. The battery charger holds up to two lithium ion battery packs.

USB Floppy disk drive

The 3 1/2" external Floppy disk drive module can be connected to the USB port. For details on connecting the 3 1/2" external Floppy disk drive module, refer to Chapter 4, Operating Basics.

External monitor

An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer. The computer supports several video modes. Refer to Appendix B, Display Controller and Modes. To connect a monitor, follow the steps below.

1.Turn the computer off.

2.Connect the monitor to the external monitor port.

3.Turn the monitor’s power on.

4.Turn the computer on.

When you turn on the power, the Windows Bootup screen (Windows Logo) appears on the display device that is set as the "power on Display" in HW Setup. (Refer to Chapter 7, HW Setup and Passwords for more information)

However, the Windows Desktop appears on a display device that you used last time to shut down your PC, if the display device exists when you turn on the power.

To change the display settings, press Fn+F5. If you disconnect the monitor before you turn the computer off, be sure to press Fn+F5 to switch to the internal display. Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details on using hot keys to change the display setting.

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