Connecting external devices
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The ports are marked with the following symbols (or with similar symbols):
LAN-port
(Local Area Network, for
Network connection)
Port for power adapter
PS/2 port (for keyboard or
mouse)
SPDIF
Digital optical audio output with headphones
jack
Parallel port
Microphone connector
Digital/analogue monitor
port
Infrared port
Serial port
USB port
Modem port
1394
IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
Video output (S-Video Out
jack) for connecting a
television or video device
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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 digital monitor port of the workstation.
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Using the
[Fn]
[Fn]
[Fn]
[Fn]
+
[F10]
[F10]
[F10]
[F10]
key combination you can switch back and forth between the external
monitor and the LCD screen.
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If your workstation is equipped with a TFT monitor, you can display the same picture on the
external monitor and the LCD screen simultaneously.
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Switch off the workstation and the external monitor.
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If you want to connect an analogue monitor, please use the monitor adapter supplied with
your workstation:
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Connect the monitor adapter supplied with your workstation to the workstation's
monitor port.
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Connect the external monitor to the monitor adapter.
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First switch on the monitor and then the workstation.
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
.