Dell Inspiron 3700 Reference Manual page 55

NOTE: If the computer is in standby mode or save-to-disk suspend mode when you attach an external mouse, the device is recognized
immediately by the computer when it resumes normal operation. However, programs that were already running may need to be
restarted in order to recognize the mouse.
When you attach a PS/2 mouse to the computer, the DualPoint™ integrated pointing device is automatically disabled. If you disconnect the mouse,
you must shut down the computer or enter standby mode and then resume from it before the DualPoint integrated pointing device is operational. If
you do not do this, the DualPoint integrated pointing device resumes operation in standard PS/2 mode, which means that many of the
configuration features are disabled.
If you are using a PS/2-compatible mouse that is not made by Microsoft and the mouse does not work properly, reboot the computer. If the mouse
still does not work, install the drivers from the diskette that came with the mouse and reboot the computer.
You can also connect an external mouse to the Inspiron 3700 APR.
Connecting an External Monitor
The computer's video connector is used to connect an external monitor to the computer. To attach an external monitor, perform the following steps.
NOTICE: Do not place the monitor directly on top of your portable computer, even if it is closed. Doing so can crack the computer
case, the display, or both.
1. Make sure that the external monitor is turned off. Set the monitor on a monitor stand, desk top, or other level surface near your computer.
2. Connect the external monitor's video cable to the computer.
Plug the video cable connector into the matching video connector on the back of the computer, as shown in
is not permanently attached to the monitor, connect it to the monitor also.
Figure 5. Connecting an External Monitor
Be sure to tighten all the screws on the video cable connector(s) to eliminate radio frequency interference (RFI).
3. Connect your external monitor to a grounded electrical outlet.
Plug the three-prong connector on one end of the monitor's power cable into a grounded power strip or some other grounded power
source. If the cable is not permanently attached to the monitor, connect it to the monitor also.
You can also connect an external monitor to the Inspiron 3700 APR.
NOTE: If you are using the Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system, you can use an external monitor as an extension of
your display. For more information, see the Windows 98 documentation or
Using an External Monitor
When an external monitor is connected to the computer, the video image automatically appears on the external monitor's screen when you boot
your computer.
To toggle the video image between the display, an external monitor, or both simultaneously, press <Fn><F8> on the keyboard. Press <Scroll
Lock><F8> on an external keyboard if the External Hot Key option is enabled in the System Setup program.
Figure
"Dual-Display Mode."
5. If the video cable