External Computer Monitor; External Mouse/Keyboard - Gateway Solo 5100 User Manual

on the LPT3 port. To transfer files, use serial or wireless transfers on COM4. If fast
IR drivers are installed but you are having communication problems, try changing
the "Limit connection speed to" setting to 115.2kps.

External computer monitor

Connect an external computer monitor to your notebook through the VGA port on
the back of your notebook or the VGA port on the optional mini-docking station.
Press the Fn key with the F3 (LCD/CRT) key to toggle between active displays.
Depending upon the external monitor, you might have to lower the video resolution
to 640 X 480, toggle the video to the external monitor only, or do both.
Parallel port VGA port

External mouse/keyboard

Connect an external mouse or keyboard through the PS/2 port on the right side of
your notebook, or the PS/2 (keyboard) port on the optional docking station
solution. It is not necessary to reboot your system. If the mouse or keyboard are
USB compatible and the USB drivers are loaded, they can be connected using the
USB ports.
PS/2 port
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