A method for determining connection of an external device to a mobile
communication terminal is provided. The method comprises detecting
connection of an external device to a mobile communication terminal based
on a signal generated by a first operation module of the mobile
communication terminal; activating a connection interrupt routine, in
response to the signal generated by the first operation module;
controlling an active status of a second operation module by way of the
first operation module to switch system operations from a first clock
speed to a second clock speed; and establishing a signal transfer path
between the mobile communication terminal and the external device.