Chapter 4 System Expansion; External Connections; Connecting An External Monitor; Connecting An Ir Device - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 80XL302 Setup Manual

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Internal Installation, 4-2
My Presario – Getting Started
This chapter introduces the optional devices for your notebook and to
install some of the devices.
External Connections
I/O connectors on the notebook's rear and side panels allow you to
connect external devices to your notebook. See the figures in
Chapter 1 for connector locations and the descriptions that follow.
This section provides notes on connecting some peripheral devices.

Connecting an External Monitor

If you want the benefits of a larger color display screen, you could
connect an external VGA- compatible CRT monitor to your notebook.
Follow these steps to connect a monitor to your notebook:
1. Make sure that your monitor is configured for analog operation
and that the voltage setting corresponds to that of the electrical
outlet. Consult the monitor's manual for instructions.
2. Make sure the notebook is not turned on or connected to AC
power.
3. Remove the VGA port cover on the rear of the notebook and plug
in the monitor's D-type signal connector.
4. Plug one end of the monitor's power cord into the power socket on
the monitor and the other end to an electrical outlet.
5. To use the monitor, turn on the monitor before turning on the
notebook.
6. The monitor should respond by default. If not, you can switch the
display to the monitor by pressing [Fn]+[F3].
Supplied with your notebook are several video utilities and drivers
which offer extended video modes.

Connecting an IR Device

The IR port on the right side of the notebook allows you to take
advantage of wireless communications with another device with IR
port.
In addition to following the instructions supplied with the device, take
note of the following:
• The IR device must face the IR port of the notebook within the
effective range, i.e. within ±15-degrees angle and 70 cm distance.
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