Toshiba TE2300 User Guide
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Connecting Other External Devices
Using a mouse
You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer’s built-
in pointing device, the AccuPoint II. You can use a serial
mouse, PS/2-compatible mouse, or a USB mouse.
in pointing device, the AccuPoint II. You can use a serial
mouse, PS/2-compatible mouse, or a USB mouse.
TECHNICAL NOTE: A serial mouse disables the AccuPoint II.
With a PS/2 mouse, you can choose to have the AccuPoint II
active at the same time.
With a PS/2 mouse, you can choose to have the AccuPoint II
active at the same time.
Connecting a serial mouse
To connect a serial mouse, connect the mouse cable to the
serial port at the back of the computer. Once connected, the
mouse is ready to use.
serial port at the back of the computer. Once connected, the
mouse is ready to use.
Refer to your mouse documentation for configuration
information.
information.
Connecting a USB mouse
To connect a USB mouse, connect the mouse cable to the
USB port on the computer. Once connected, the mouse is
ready to use.
USB port on the computer. Once connected, the mouse is
ready to use.
Connecting a PS/2 mouse
Make sure the computer is off before you attach the mouse.
Connecting a PS/2 mouse with the computer’s power on can
damage the mouse, the computer, or both.
Connecting a PS/2 mouse with the computer’s power on can
damage the mouse, the computer, or both.
If you are connecting a mouse after you have started using the
computer, begin at step 1. Otherwise proceed to step 2.
computer, begin at step 1. Otherwise proceed to step 2.