4.Turn the computer on.
The computer automatically recognizes the external monitor and sends output to it.
If you have selected Simultaneous under the Display options of the TSETUP program, both the external monitor and the internal LCD will be active when you turn on the computer. If Internal/External is selected, only the external monitor will be active.
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.
PS/2 Mouse
Use the PS/2 mouse port on the optional port replicator to connect a PS/2 mouse. See the Port replicator section in this chapter for directions on connecting the port replicator.
Make sure you have a cable that has a
NOTE
How the computer treats the connection to a PS/2 mouse depends on the setting for Pointing Devices under the Others options in the Setup program. If Simultaneous is selected, you can operate both the AccuPoint and the PS/2 mouse. If Auto Selected is chosen, the AccuPoint is disabled when a PS/2 mouse is connected.
To connect a PS/2 mouse:
1.Turn the computer off.
2.Connect the PS/2 mouse to the PS/2 mouse port.
3.Before turning on the computer connect the mouse, pressing gently to assure a firm connection. If you connect the mouse while the computer is on, you will have to reboot for the computer to recognize the mouse connection.
To disconnect the mouse, turn off the computer and pull out the mouse connector.
Consult your mouse manual for instructions on how to install necessary software.
If you have a serial mouse, refer to Connecting a serial mouse in the section, Interfacing for serial devices, later in this chapter.
