Dell Latitude CPi A - Manual (Page 87)

CAUTION: Protect the diskette drive when it is not in the modular bay. Do not squeeze the
drive or place objects on top of it; doing so could damage the drive motor.
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:
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.
CAUTION: 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.
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
Figure 6 . If the video cable is not permanently attached to the monitor, connect it to
the monitor also.
Figure 6. 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 AC power source.
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 C/Port APR or C/Dock Expansion Station.
NOTE: If you are using the Microsoft
®
Windows
®
98 operating system, you can use an
external monitor as an extension of your built-in display. For more information, see the
Windows 98 documentation or
Dual-Display Mode .
Using an External Monitor