Compaq Evo n800c Hardware Guide, Compaq Notebook Series - Page 92

External Device Connections, Connecting a Standard Device

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6 External Device Connections Connecting a Standard Device The jacks and connectors described in this guide support standard external devices. ■ 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 required by the device, refer to the device documentation, the operating system Help files, or the device manufacturer's Web site. To connect a standard external device to the notebook: 1. If you are connecting a powered device, be sure the device is turned off. 2. Connect the device to a jack or connector on the notebook. 3. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device power cord into a grounded electrical outlet. 4. Turn on the device. ✎ If a properly connected external monitor or other display device does not display an image, try pressing the Fn+F4 hotkeys to switch the image to the new device. To disconnect a standard external device from the notebook, turn off the device (if it is powered), then disconnect the device from the notebook. Hardware Guide 6-1

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Hardware Guide
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6
External Device Connections
Connecting a Standard Device
The jacks and connectors described in this guide support standard
external devices.
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
required by the device, refer to the device documentation, the
operating system Help files, or the device manufacturer’s
Web site.
To connect a standard external device to the notebook:
1. If you are connecting a powered device, be sure the device is
turned off.
2. Connect the device to a jack or connector on the notebook.
3. If you are connecting a powered device, plug the device
power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.
4. Turn on the device.
If a properly connected external monitor or other display device
does not display an image, try pressing the
Fn+F4
hotkeys to
switch the image to the new device.
To disconnect a standard external device from the notebook, turn
off the device (if it is powered), then disconnect the device from
the notebook.