Connecting An External Keyboard; Connecting A Mouse - Compaq Armada 100 Reference Manual

Connecting an External Keyboard

If you want the benefits of a full-size keyboard, you can connect a
PS/2-compatible keyboard to your notebook. When an external keyboard is
connected, you can use both the external keyboard and notebook keyboard at the
same time.
To use an external keyboard, plug the keyboard cable into the PS/2
mouse/keyboard port, marked as
notebook.

Connecting a Mouse

If you want the benefits of an external mouse, you can connect a PS/2-compatible
mouse or serial mouse to your notebook. When an external mouse is connected,
the internal TouchPad remains functional.
To use a PS/2 mouse, plug the mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse/keyboard port,
marked as
To use a serial mouse, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the "COM Ports" item is set properly in the Setup Configuration
Utility (SCU) program. (See "Components Menu" in Chapter 5 for information.)
2. Make sure the notebook is not turned on or connected to AC power.
3. Plug the mouse cable into the serial port, marked as
the rear of the notebook.
4. Restart (reboot) the notebook, then install the mouse drivers from the
manufacturer or select a compatible driver from the Windows Control Panel by
clicking StartàSettingsàControl PanelàAdd/Remove. Also, it may be
necessary to restart the notebook and/or select a mouse driver from the
Mouse icon in the Control Panel.
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System Expansion