HP ZBook 15 Mobile manual Select Configure Display Settings Click Detect Monitors

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▲To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. Press fn+f4 to switch the image between the display devices connected to the computer.

NOTE: Pressing fn+f4 allows you to switch between settings. You can toggle between a laptop panel, an external display in combination with the laptop panel, or one of the external monitors. You also can attach external monitors to both the DisplayPort and the VGA ports, but only one external display can be active at a time.

If your external monitor is not detected after pressing fn+f4, follow these steps: NOTE: If you have an AMD graphics card, follow the instructions in the next section.

1.Click the Gnome Display Applet icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

2.Select Configure Display Settings.

3.Click Detect Monitors.

4.Click the On radio button to the right of the display layout. If the default monitor is not detected, set the resolution and the refresh rate using your external monitor specifications. Change the rotation if desired. If the display requires mirroring, click the Mirror Screens check box.

NOTE: Click Default to change the external monitor to landscape mode.

5.Click Apply.

6.Click Close.

If your external monitor is not detected after pressing fn+f4, and you have an AMD graphics card, follow these steps:

1.Select Computer > More Applications > System > ATI Catalyst Control Center (as Superuser).

2.Enter your root password.

3.Select Display Manager from the right pane.

4.Click the Detect connected displays button.

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Contents HP Notebook Product notice Safety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents VGA Vii Security Input power Operating environment Page Welcome Resources For information about Finding informationTop Getting to know your computerTouchPad Lights Select Computer Control Center Buttons and fingerprint reader select models onlyFn key KeysFront Environmental Notices RightLeft See Using a USB device onRear Display Bottom Bottom Identifying wireless and network status icons Using an Internet service provider ISPCreating a wireless connection Turning wireless devices on and offConnecting to an existing Wlan Using a WlanSetting up a new Wlan Using the operating system controlsProtecting your Wlan Connecting to a wired network Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models onlyConnecting to a local area network LAN select models only Roaming to another networkPage Keyboard and pointing devices Using the keyboardIdentifying the hot keys Using keypads Using the TouchPadUsing the integrated numeric keypad Using an optional external numeric keypadNavigating Using TouchPad gesturesSelecting Scrolling TappingRotating select models only Pinching/ZoomingUsing the pointing stick Setting pointing device preferencesAdjusting the volume Using the audio featuresMultimedia Using video devices Using the webcam select models onlyChecking your audio functions Select Configure Display Settings Click Detect Monitors DisplayPort Setting power options Power managementUsing power-saving states Shutting down the computerUsing power management Using the Power iconInitiating and exiting Suspend Initiating and exiting HibernationDisplaying the remaining battery charge Using battery powerInserting or removing the battery Viewing the current power management settingsCharging a battery Managing low battery levels Maximizing battery lifeIdentifying low battery levels Storing a battery Conserving battery powerResolving a low battery level Disposing of a used battery Using external AC powerReplacing the battery Testing an AC adapterPage Drives Removing or replacing the service coverHandling drives Replacing the service cover Removing the service coverRemoving the hard drive Replacing or upgrading the hard drivePage Installing a hard drive External cards and devices Using memory cardsInserting a memory card Removing a memory cardUsing smart cards select models only Inserting a smart card Using ExpressCards select models onlyRemoving a smart card Inserting an ExpressCard Configuring an ExpressCardRemoving an ExpressCard Using a USB deviceConnecting a USB device Using optional external devicesUsing optional external drives Using the docking connectorMemory modules Page Page Security Using passwordsProtecting the computer Setting passwords in Computer Setup Setting passwords in the operating systemManaging a Bios administrator password Entering a Bios administrator password Using a Computer Setup DriveLock passwordManaging a DriveLock password Entering a DriveLock passwordUsing firewall software Using Computer Setup Automatic DriveLockManaging an Automatic DriveLock password Using the fingerprint reader select models only Installing an optional security cableEnabling fingerprint authentication during logon Select the Use Fingerprint Reader option Enrolling your fingerprintCreating backups Backup and RecoveryCreating restore media Backing up your informationPerforming a system recovery Remove everything and reinstall Sled Starting Computer Setup Computer Setup Bios and Advanced System DiagnosticsUsing Computer Setup Navigating and selecting in Computer SetupRestoring factory settings in Computer Setup Updating the BiosDetermining the Bios version Downloading a Bios update Using Advanced System Diagnostics About the boot device order MultiBootConsidering boot order changes Enabling boot devices in Computer SetupSetting a new boot order in Computer Setup Choosing MultiBoot preferencesSetting a MultiBoot Express prompt Dynamically choosing a boot device using the f9 promptEntering MultiBoot Express preferences Troubleshooting Troubleshooting and supportComputer is unusually warm Wireless network connection is not workingAn external device is not working Disc does not play Computer does not detect the optical driveMovie is not visible on an external display Contacting support Labels Serial number Product number Cleaning products Cleaning your computerCleaning procedures Cleaning the displayCleaning the TouchPad, keyboard, or mouse Input power SpecificationsOperating environment Electrostatic discharge