Connecting external devices
Connecting an external keyboard
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Setting the refresh rate for your external monitor
The refresh rate must be correctly set so that the image does not flicker.
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To change the refresh rate or resolution select the monitor type in the menu
Start - Settings -
Control Panel -
Display - Settings - Advanced - Monitor
.
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Now select the
Adapter
tab.
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Adjust the refresh rate and then click
Apply
.
!
If the refresh rate set is too high, the monitor may be damaged. Please see the
documentation included with your monitor for the maximum possible refresh rate.
Connecting an external keyboard
You do not need to switch your notebook off.
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Simply connect the external keyboard to the PS/2 port on your notebook.
Connecting an external PS/2 mouse
You do not need to switch the notebook off.
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Simply connect the mouse to the PS/2 port on your notebook.
Connecting a serial mouse
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Switch the notebook off.
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Connect the mouse to the parallel port on your notebook.
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Switch the notebook on.
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Run the mouse service programme under
Start - Settings - Control Panel
and select the
General
tab.
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Select the correct mouse type.
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Restart the notebook.
Using the parallel port
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Switch the notebook off.
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Connect the data cable of the printer to the parallel port on the notebook.
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Plug the printer power cable into the mains outlet.
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First switch the printer on, then the notebook.