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2 Click the drop-down list next to Multiple Displays, select your desired setting, and then click OK. Using Peripheral Devices > Using the Multiple Monitors Function n 81 N 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 connected to the monitor 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. Using Peripheral Devices > Using the Multiple Monitors Function n 82 N To use the Multiple Monitors function . 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 the Multiple Monitors function, or the computer may not return to Normal mode. If you set different colors on each display, do not expand a single window across two displays, or your software may not work properly. 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Screen resolution. 2 Click the drop-down list next to Multiple Displays, select Extend these displays, and then click OK. . You can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an External Microphone n 83 N Connecting an External Microphone You can connect an external microphone (not supplied) to your computer. 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. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 84 N Connecting a USB Device You can connect a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device, such as a mouse, a floppy disk drive, a speaker, or a printer, to your computer. To connect a USB device 1 Choose the USB port (1) you prefer to use. 2 Plug the USB device cable (2) into the USB port. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting a USB Device n 85 N Notes on connecting a USB device . You may need to install the driver software supplied with your USB device before use. See the manual that came with the USB device for more information. . Be sure to use a USB printer compatible with your version of Windows to print documents. . For information on how to remove a USB device, see the manual that came with the device. . To protect your computer and/or USB devices from damage, observe the following: . When moving the computer with USB devices connected, avoid exposing the USB ports to shock or impact. . Do not put the computer into a bag or carrying case when it has USB devices connected. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 86 N Connecting an i.LINK Device Your computer is equipped with an i.LINK port which you can use to connect an i.LINK device, such as a digital video camcorder. . i.LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The procedure to establish an i.LINK connection may vary, depending on a software application, an operating system, and a compatible i.LINK device. Not all products with an i.LINK connection can communicate with each other. See the manual that came with your compatible i.LINK device for more information on operating conditions and proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as a CD-RW or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. Notes on connecting i.LINK devices . The i.LINK port on your computer does not supply power to an external device. If the external device requires external power, be sure to connect it to a power source. . The i.LINK port supports transfer rates up to 400 Mbps. However, the actual transfer rate depends on the transfer rate of the external device. . The optional i.LINK cables may not be available in some countries or regions. . An i.LINK connection with other compatible devices is not fully guaranteed. . The i.LINK connection may not be available depending on the software applications, operating system, and i.LINKcompatible devices you use. See the manual that came with your software for more information. . Check the working conditions and operating system compatibility of i.LINK-compatible PC peripherals (for example, an HDD or a CD-RW drive) before you connect them to your computer. Using Peripheral Devices > Connecting an i.LINK Device n 87 N Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder To connect a digital video camcorder Plug one end of an i.LINK cable (1) (not supplied) into the i.LINK port (2) on the computer and the other end into the DV In/ Out port (3) on the digital video camcorder. . The connection pro...
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