Setting the refresh rate for your external monitor
The refresh rate must be correctly set so that the image does not flicker.
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Select the monitor type in the menu Start - (Settings) - Control Panel - Appearance and Themes -
Display - Settings - Advanced - Display.
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Now select the Adapter tab.
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Adjust the refresh rate and then click Apply.
If the refresh rate set is too high, the monitor may be damaged. Please see the
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documentation included with your monitor for the maximum possible refresh rate.
Connecting USB devices
On the USB ports, you can connect external devices that also have a USB port (e.g. a printer, a
scanner or a modem).
USB devices are hot-pluggable. This means you can connect and disconnect devices
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while your operating system is running.
USB 1.x has a maximum data transfer rate of 12 Mbit / s.
USB 2.x has a data transfer rate of up to 480 Mbit/s.
Additional information can be found in the documentation for the USB devices.
Device drivers
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Some USB devices will be automatically recognised and installed by your operating
system. However, newer devices will need to be installed using the supplied CD / DVD.
Always follow the instructions supplied with the device to complete the installation.
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Connecting external devices
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Connect the data cable to the external
device.
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Connect the data cable to a USB port of the
notebook.
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