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9292n N Using Peripheral Devices To select a display When using the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (STAMINA mode) 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu. 2 Click Display Settings. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. . You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on the type of your external display or projector. Before turning on your computer, turn on the peripheral devices. When using the NVIDIA video controller (SPEED mode) 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Additional Options. 3 Click NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Click Display. 5 Click Change Display Configuration. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. . For selecting a video controller, see Selecting Performance Modes (page 105). 9393n N Using Peripheral Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays. For example, if you have an external display attached to the monitor (VGA) port, your computer screen and the external display can function as a single desktop. You can move the cursor from one display to the other. This allows you to drag objects, such as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the other. . Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function. Certain software applications may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings. Make sure that your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you are using Multiple Monitors mode; otherwise the computer may not return to Normal mode. If you set different colors on each display, do not divide one single window on two displays; otherwise your software may not work properly. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display. 9494n N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode When using the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (STAMINA mode) 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize from the shortcut menu. 2 Click Display Settings. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. When using the NVIDIA video controller (SPEED mode) 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Additional Options. 3 Click NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Click Display. 5 Click Change Display Configuration. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. . For selecting a video controller, see Selecting Performance Modes (page 105). You can also change one of the S button assignments to activate the Multiple Monitors mode with the corresponding S button. To change the S button assignments, press and hold any S button to display the window for changing the assignment. For details on the S buttons, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 34). Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. 9595n N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Microphone If you need to use a sound input device (for example, to chat over the Internet) you need to plug in an external microphone (not supplied). To connect an external microphone Plug the microphone cable (1) into the microphone jack (2) m. . Make sure your microphone is designed for computer use. 9696n N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device To prevent your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: . When moving the computer with USB devices connected, avoid any shock or force to the USB ports. . Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. Connecting a USB Mouse To connect a USB mouse 1 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to use. 2 Plug the USB mouse cable (2) into the USB port. You can now use your USB mouse (not supplied) (3). 9797n N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a USB Floppy Disk Drive You can purchase a USB floppy disk drive and connect it to your computer. To connect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to use. 2 Plug the USB floppy disk drive cable (2) into the USB port. Your USB floppy disk drive (3) is now ready for use. ! When using a USB floppy disk drive, do not apply force on the USB port. This may cause a malfunction. 9898n N Using Peripheral Devices Disconnecting a USB floppy disk drive You can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when your computer is on or off. Disconnecting the drive when the computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate) may cause the computer to malfunction. If the computer is off, you can unplug the USB cable directly from the computer. To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive 1 Close all programs accessing the floppy disk drive. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to unplug. 4 Click Stop....
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