Connecting an external monitor, Connecting an external mouse – Cingular X-C 6250 Pro (300) User Manual

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Section 8. Optional Equipment and Accessories

79-0030-001 11 January 2001

Connecting an External Monitor

The computer has a “Display Selection” feature that allows you to

switch between the computer display, an external monitor, or both as

the active display.
To use an external monitor, first connect the monitor cable to the 15-pin

video port on the back of the computer and then follow the procedure

below.

To select a display

1 From the Start Menu, select Settings, Control Panel, then double-

click the Display Icon.

2From Display Properties, select the Chips tab.

“LCD Panel” to use the computer display

• “CRT / LCD” to use both displays
• “CRT” to use the external disply only

3 Choose OK.

Connecting an External Mouse

You can connect an external mouse to the serial port of the computer.

First select the appropriate mouse manufacturer and model as

described below, and then enable the communication port by making

changes in the System Configuration Utility (SCU).

To connect an external mouse

1 Connect the mouse to the 9-pin serial port on the back of the

computer.

2From the Start Menu, select Settings, Control Panel, then choose

Mouse.

3 Select the General tab, and then choose Change.
4 Make sure “Show all devices” is enabled.
5 Under “Manufacturers,” select the appropriate mouse you intend to

use.

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