User's Manual

DRAFT - Revised: 10-28-02
Hardware Guide 7–1
Compaq CONFIDENTIAL—For Internal Use Only
11/7/02
File: SP-CH7-External Devices.fm
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External Devices
The jacks and connectors described in this guide support the
standard external devices that specify them.
■ For information about which jack or connector to use, refer to
the documentation included with the device.
■ For information about installing or loading any software,
such as drivers, required by the device, refer to the
documentation included with the device.
To connect a standard external device to the notebook:
1. Turn off the notebook.
2. If you are connecting a powered device, turn off the device.
3. Connect the device to the connector on the notebook.
4. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device
power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.
5. Turn on the device.
6. Turn on the notebook.
To disconnect a standard external device from the notebook, turn
off the device, then disconnect the device from the notebook.
Connecting a Monitor or Projector
To connect an external monitor or projector to the notebook,
insert the monitor cable into the external monitor connector on
the back of the notebook.