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Connecting usb devices – Fujitsu Siemens Computers V2020 User Manual

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Connecting external devices

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Setting the refresh rate for your external monitor
The refresh rate must be correctly set so that the image does not flicker.

Select the monitor type in the menu Start - Control Panel - Appearance and Themes - Display -
Settings - Advanced - Display
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Now select the Adapter tab.

Adjust the refresh rate and then click Apply.

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If the refresh rate set is too high, the monitor may be damaged. Please see the
documentation included with your monitor for the maximum possible refresh rate.

Connecting USB devices

You can connect external devices to the USB ports (see the "Notebook views" chapter, Number 21)
which also have a USB interface (e.g. a printer, a scanner or a modem).

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USB devices are hot-pluggable. This means you can connect and disconnect devices
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.

Connect the data cable to the external device.

Connect the data cable to a USB port of the notebook.

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Device drivers
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.