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Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse
Connecting a monitor, keyboard and mouse
By connecting an external monitor, external full-size keyboard and
a mouse, you can work with your notebook as if it were a standard
office computer.
To connect a television to your computer, you must first purchase
a video cable.
You can connect an external monitor to the monitor port. For more
information, see “Back” on page 29.
You can connect an external USB-compatible keyboard and a
USB-compatible mouse to one of the USB ports. For more
information about connecting a mouse, see “Connecting a
mouse” on page 52.
Connecting to a local area network
You can connect your computer to a Local Area Network (LAN)
at work or from a remote location.
Accessing a LAN
To access a LAN:
❖ At the office
If your computer has an integrated 10/100 Ethernet port, you
can connect the network Ethernet cable to the LAN (RJ45)
port on your computer. Your computer may also be equipped
for wireless communications. For specific information,
consult your network administrator.
❖ From home or while on the road
You’ll need a dial-up connection. Ask your network
administrator for the telephone number of the network.