Using Your Computer on Your Desk
Using a PS/2 Mouse
Part I: Getting To Know Your Computer
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Using a PS/2 Mouse
If you prefer to use a PS/2-compatible mouse, you can attach one
to your computer. The PS/2 port supports any PS/2-compatible
mouse.
You can only connect one PS/2 device at a time (unless you
purchase a special Y-cable to allow you to connect both
simultaneously). If you’re already using a PS/2 keyboard, you
must turn the computer off and remove the keyboard before
connecting a PS/2 mouse.
Connecting the PS/2 Mouse
To connect a PS/2 mouse, follow these steps:
1 Turn the computer off.
Make sure the computer is off before you attach the mouse.
Connecting a mouse with the computer’s power on may dam-
age the mouse, the computer or both.
Connecting a PS/2 mouse
2 Attach the PS/2 mouse
cable
to the
PS/2 port
on the back of
the computer.
Cable PS/2 port