Motorola 89FT7607, 89FT7605, 89FT7604, 89FT7606, 89FT7608 Users Manual

3-10 Managing Power

CHAPTER

Expanding Your Computer

You can expand the capabilities of your computer by connecting other
peripheral devices. When using a device, be sure to read the instructions
accompanying the device together with the relevant section in this
chapter.

This chapter gives guidelines on installing and using these devices:

l External monitor
l USB device
l Serial device
l IR device

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l Bluetooth-capable device
l IEEE 1394 device
l Video capture device

Connecting an External Monitor

If you want the benefits of a larger display screen with higher resolution,
you can connect an external CRT monitor that supports the DVI interface
to your computer.

Follow this procedure to connect an external monitor:

1. Make sure that the computer is not turned on.

2. Plug the DVI adapter to the computer’s DVI-I port.

3. Plug the signal connector to the DVI adapter.

4. Plug the monitor’s power cord into an electrical outlet.

5. To use the monitor, turn on the monitor before turning on the
computer.

6. The monitor should respond by default. If not, you can switch the
display to the monitor or to both (simultaneous display), or to multi-

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display by pressing

7. You can change display settings through your operating system
(Display Properties in Windows). See your operating system
documentation or online help for specific information.

CAUTION: Do not disconnect the external monitor while the computer is in Standby
mode or Hibernation mode. If no external monitor is connected when the computer
resumes, the LCD remains blank and the output is not displayed.

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Connecting a USB Device

NOTE: To take advantage of the USB 2.0 feature, the USB 2.0 driver supplied with your
computer must be installed (see chapter 6).

Your computer has four USB ports that supports transfer rates up to 12
MB/s for USB 1.1 devices and 480 MB/s for USB 2.0 devices, such as
digital camera, scanner, printer, modem, and mouse.

USB is specified to be an industry standard extension to the PC
architecture. It supports “Plug-and-Play” technology so you can install
and remove USB devices without turning off the computer. With its
multiple connection capability, up to 127 devices can be connected in a
daisy-chain configuration. In addition, you can use a USB hub that
converts a single USB connector into multiple ports where USB devices
can be connected.

To connect a USB device, simply plug the device cable to one of the USB
ports.

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Connecting a Serial Device

Your computer has a serial port for connecting a serial device such as an
external modem.

Follow this procedure to connect a serial device:

1. Make sure the “COM1 Ports” item is set properly in the SCU
program. (See “Components Menu” in Chapter 5 for information.)

2. Make sure the computer is not turned on.

3. Plug the device cable to the serial port on the rear of the computer.

4. Turn on the computer.

NOTE: Portable modems that derive power through the serial port cannot be used with
the computer. Instead, use a modem that is powered by its own internal battery or
external AC power.

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Connecting an IR Device

Your computer has an IR (infrared) port for connecting an infrared­equipped device wirelessly such as another computer, printer, or PDA
(Personal Digital Assistant).

Follow this procedure to connect an IR device:

1. Under Windows, make sure that the IrDA Fast Infrared Port is set to

HP HSDL-2300/3600. (See “How to Use the Driver CD” in Chapter
6 for information.)

2. Make sure that the “COM Ports” and its “Mode Setting For COM2 ”

items are set properly in the SCU program. (See “Components
Menu” in Chapter 5 for information.)

3. When using the IR port:

Place the transmitting device where its IR port faces the IR port of
your computer within the effective range − within ±20-degrees
vertical angle and within ±20-degrees horizontal angle at no greater
than 0.8~1.0 meter distance.
Place the receiving device where the IR port of your computer faces
its IR port within the effective range − within ±15-degrees vertical
angle and within ±15-degrees horizontal angle at no greater than

0.8~1.0 meter distance.

4. To take advantage of the IR communications, you need a third party

software.

NOTES: During infrared communication, take note of the following:

l Do not move the computer and IR device.
l Do not enter Standby mode.
l Do not use a cell phone or another IR device near the computer.
l Avoid strong light such as sunlight or fluorescent light.
l Disable the screen saver.

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Connecting a Bluetooth-compliant Device
(option)

NOTE: To take advantage of the Bluetooth feature, the Bluetooth driver supplied with
your computer must be installed (see chapter 6 for details).

Your computer has a Bluetooth port for connecting a Bluetooth­compliant device wirelessly. Bluetooth is a short-range wireless
communications technology. Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can
exchange information over a distance of about 10 meters (30 feet)
without requiring a physical connection.

Unlike infrared, you do not need to line up the devices to beam
information with Bluetooth. The devices only need to be within a range of
about 10 meters. You can even beam information to a device in a
different room, as long as it is within range.

You may use Bluetooth in the following ways:

• Beam Information – such as files, appointments, tasks, and contact

cards, between devices that have Bluetooth capabilities. For example,
if you and a co-worker each have a device with Bluetooth, you can
beam items between your devices, such as files, contact cards,
appointments, tasks, and so forth.

• Create a dial-up modem connection – between your device and a

Bluetooth phone. You can then use the Bluetooth phone as a modem.

Bluetooth operates in three different modes:

• On – the Bluetooth radio is turned on and you can use Bluetooth

features.

• Off – the Bluetooth radio is turned off. In this mode, you can neither

send nor receive information by using Bluetooth. You might want to
turn the radio off at times in order to conserve battery power, or in
situations where radio use is prohibited, such as on airplanes and in
hospitals.

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• Discoverable – the Bluetooth radio is turned on, and all of the other

Bluetooth devices within range (about 10 meters) can detect your
device and attempt to beam information to it, establish a bond, or use a
Bluetooth service. In this mode, other devices can detect your device
whether or not a bond has been created; however, in order to receive a
beam from another device, you must accept it on your device.

About Bonds

A bond is a relationship that you create between your computer and
another Bluetooth device in order to help exchange information in a
secure manner. Creating a bond involves entering the same PIN on the
two devices you want to bond. Once a bond is created, the devices need
only have their Bluetooth radios turned on to exchange information; they
do not need to be in discoverable mode.

You need only create a bond once between two devices. Thereafter, they
recognize the bond and are able to exchange information without your
entering a PIN again.

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Connecting an IEEE 1394 Device

Your computer has an IEEE 1394 port on the right side of the computer
for connecting 1394 devices.

IEEE 1394 is the next-generation serial bus standard, featuring high­speed data transfer, multi-channel communication link, and “Hot Plug”
connectivity. It allows connection of up to 63 devices. The applications
include not only computer peripheral devices such as scanner, printer and
high-quality CCD, but also consumer electronic equipment such as
DVCAM and VCR.

To connect an 1394 device, simply plug the device cable to the IEEE
1394 port of the system.

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