External Device Connections
Connecting an External Monitor
ÄCAUTION: To prevent damage to the notebook, turn off the monitor before connecting it to the notebook or disconnecting it from the notebook. To prevent damage to the notebook display, do not place an external monitor or any other object on top of the notebook when the notebook is closed.
To connect an external monitor:
1.Turn off the monitor.
2.Plug the monitor signal cable into the external monitor connector on the rear panel of the notebook.
3.Plug the monitor power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
4.Turn on the monitor.
5.To ensure that the notebook recognizes your monitor type, refer to the operating system documentation and select the appropriate manufacturer and model.
If the external monitor does not immediately show an image, try using the Fn+F4 hotkeys. Refer to the documentation included with the monitor for additional setup information.
Connecting a Video Device
See Chapter 6, “Audio and Video,” in this guide for instructions about connecting a device such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card to the
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