Sony PCG-F280 Laptop User Manual


 
Connecting Peripheral Devices
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Connecting an External Mouse or Keyboard
You can connect an external mouse or keyboard to the computer by
plugging the mouse or keyboard into the / Mouse/Keyboard
connector. To connect both a mouse and keyboard at the same time, you
must use the port replicator. Connect the keyboard to the / Mouse/
Keyboard connector, and the mouse to the
Serial connector of the
port replicator. The Mouse/Keyboard connector requires a PS/2
®
-style
plug or adapter.
To connect an external mouse or keyboard
Use the / symbol to locate the Mouse/Keyboard connector.
Plug the keyboard cable or mouse cable into this connector with
the mark facing up.
See “Using the Keyboard” on page 18 for more information on using the keyboard.
See the manual that came with your mouse or keyboard for more information on
installation and use.
Before you connect or disconnect the mouse or keyboard, turn off the computer.
Before connecting a mouse to the Serial port, make sure the mouse is compatible with a
serial port.
Mouse
or
Keyboard
to
/
Mouse/Keyboard