HP C7S02UA#ABA, C2M17UA#ABA, C2L36UA#ABA manual Connecting a VGA monitor or projector

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Connecting a VGA monitor or projector

To see the computer screen image on an external VGA monitor or projected for a presentation, connect a monitor or projector to the computer's VGA port.

To connect a monitor or projector:

1.Connect the VGA cable from the monitor or projector to the VGA port on the computer as shown.

2.Press f4 to alternate the screen image between 4 display states:

●PC Screen only: View the screen image on the computer only.

●Duplicate: View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and external device.

●Extend: View the screen image extended across both the computer and external device.

●Second screen only: View the screen image on the external device only.

Each time you press f4, the display state changes.

NOTE: Adjust the screen resolution of the external device, especially if you choose the “Extend” option. From the Start screen, type c, and then select Control Panel from the list of apps. Select Appearance and Personalization. Under Display, select Adjust screen resolution for best results.

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Contents User Guide Product notice Software termsSafety warning notice Iv Safety warning notice Table of contents Enjoying entertainment features Using the integrated numeric keypad Maintaining your computer Input power Operating environment Page Starting right Best practicesFun things to do Resource Contents More HP resourcesGetting to know your computer Finding your hardware and software informationFront Locating hardwareRight side Initiating Sleep and Hibernation onGetting to know your computer Left side Rear Display Select CyberLink YouCamTop TouchPadLights Buttons, speakers, and fingerprint reader Hibernation onKeys Sound , and then select Beats Audio Control PanelNum lock key Bottom Labels ComponentConnecting to a network Connecting to a wireless networkUsing the wireless controls Using the wireless buttonUsing a Wlan Using operating system controlsUsing an Internet service provider Setting up a Wlan Configuring a wireless routerProtecting your Wlan Using Bluetooth wireless devices select models only Connecting to a WlanConnecting to a wired network Connecting to a local area network LANEnjoying entertainment features Multimedia FeaturesUsing the webcam Hardware and Sound , and then select BeatsAudio Control Panel Using audio Connecting speakersConnecting headphones Connecting a microphoneUsing video Checking the soundConnecting a VGA monitor or projector Connecting an Hdmi device Using Intel Wireless Display select models only Configuring audio settings with Hdmi TVManaging your audio and video files Page Using the TouchPad Turning the TouchPad off or onUsing TouchPad gestures TappingScrolling Pinching/zoomingRotating select models only Finger click select models onlyFlicking select models only Edge swipesRight-edge swipe Top-edge swipe Left-edge swipeUsing the keyboard and mouse Using the keysUsing the action keys Icon Key DescriptionUsing Microsoft Windows 8 shortcut keys Shortcut Key DescriptionUsing the integrated numeric keypad Using the hot keysFunction Hot key Description Managing power Initiating Sleep and Hibernation Intel Rapid Start Technology select models onlyInitiating and exiting Sleep Setting password protection on wakeup Enabling and exiting user-initiated hibernationUsing the power meter and power settings Selecting a power plan Running on battery power Factory-sealed batteryRemoving a user-replaceable battery Finding battery informationConserving battery power Identifying low battery levelsResolving a low battery level Running on external AC power Storing a user-replaceable batteryDisposing of a user-replaceable battery Replacing a user-replaceable batteryTroubleshooting power problems HP CoolSense select models only Page Shutting down turning off the computer Using a USB device Connecting a USB deviceManaging and sharing information Type DescriptionConnecting a powered USB device Removing a USB deviceInserting and removing a digital storage card Using optical drives Inserting an optical disc Removing an optical disc Sharing data and drives and accessing software Select Open Network and Sharing CenterMaintaining your computer Improving performanceHandling drives Replacing a hard drive Page Using HP 3D DriveGuard select models only Using Disk DefragmenterUsing Disk Cleanup Adding or replacing memory modules Page Page Cleaning your computer Cleaning the display, sides, and coverCleaning the TouchPad and keyboard Updating programs and driversTraveling with or shipping your computer Computer risk Security feature Securing your computer and informationUsing passwords Setting Windows passwordsPassword Function Using the fingerprint reader Setting Setup Utility Bios passwordsUsing HP SimplePass select models only Setting up Windows logonUsing your registered fingerprint to log on to Windows Registering fingerprintsUsing Internet security software Using antivirus softwareUsing firewall software Installing software updates Securing your wireless networkInstalling Windows updates Installing HP and third-party software updatesUsing an optional security cable lock Using Setup Utility Bios and System Diagnostics Starting Setup Utility BiosUpdating the Bios Determining the Bios versionDownloading a Bios update Using System Diagnostics Backing up, restoring, and recovering Creating recovery media and backups See Creating HP Recovery media onCreating HP Recovery media Restore and recovery Using Windows Refresh for quick and easy recovery Remove everything and reinstall WindowsRecovering using HP Recovery Manager What you need to knowUsing HP Recovery media to recover Removing the HP Recovery partition Changing the computer boot orderSpecifications Input powerInput power Rating Operating environment Electrostatic Discharge Bios IndexJacks