IBM ThinkPad 760E, 760ED, 760EL, 760XD, or 760XL User's Guide

Using the MIDI/Joystick Port

The Enhanced Video model provides a MIDI/joystick port on the rear of the computer for MIDI (musical instrument digital interface) equipment or a joystick for playing games. A MIDI/joystick cable is supplied with the computer to connect a joystick. When connecting MIDI equipment, you have to purchase a MIDI connector to connect musical instruments with MIDI ports.

To attach the MIDI/joystick cable to the computer:

1. Turn off the computer and connect the MIDI/joystick cable to the computer as shown:
   
   

2. Connect the other side of the cable to a MINI-DIN cable or a connector that connects to your MIDI equipment or joystick.

3. Enable the MIDI/joystick port using the ThinkPad Features program:

   1. Start the ThinkPad Features program.

   2. Select the MIDI/joystick () icon.

   3. Click on Enable for MIDI or joystick; then click on OK.

   4. Restart the computer.