41English EnglishExternal display devicesYou can connect an external (VGA) monitor or projector to yourcomputer's external display port. See the section entitled "Display" forinformation on using the computer's simultaneous display and multi-display features.Use the Fn + F5 hot key to toggle the display setting between thecomputer's LCD panel and the external display device. See “Hot keys”on page 16 for more information.External input devicesYou can connect a variety of input devices to your computer's USBports, providing increased functionality and greater ease-of-use. Inaddition, the USB ports can be used to connect many other peripheraldevices, such as digital cameras, printers and scanners. See “Expansiondevices” on page 45 for more information on connecting USB devices.External keyboardYour computer features a full-size keyboard. However, if you prefer,you can connect an external keyboard to one of your computer's USBports. This enables you to enjoy the comfort and added features of afull-size desktop system keyboard when inputting typed data on yournotebook computer.External keypadYour computer features an embedded keypad that, when combinedwith the Num Lock feature, enables you to easily input typed numericdata. Alternatively, you can connect a 17-key numeric keypad to one ofyour computer's USB ports. This enables you to enjoy the benefits of anumeric keypad without interfering with your use of the computer'skeyboard for typing text.External pointing deviceYour computer features a sensitive touchpad pointing device with twoclick buttons and a scroll key. However, if you prefer to use aconventional mouse or other pointing device, you can connect it toone of your computer's USB ports.