To connect an external monitor, follow these steps. Also consult the documentation that came with the monitor.
1Press the Power (P) key once to get the Shut Down dialog box.
2Click Shut Down or Sleep.
If you connect a monitor with your computer turned on, the computer will not recognize the monitor.
3Place the monitor where you will be using it.
Keep the computer and the monitor at least 8 inches apart. Interference between the monitor and your computer’s floppy disk drive can cause errors on your floppy disks.
Floppy drive
8 inches minimum
Arrange the monitor so the top of the screen is slightly below eye level while you work. Position the monitor to minimize glare and reflections on the screen from lights and windows.
4Make sure the monitor’s power cord is attached to the monitor, then plug the other end into a grounded outlet or power strip.
If your monitor’s power cord is designed to plug into the power receptacle on the back of a computer, rather than into an electrical outlet, you can obtain a cord with the correct plug from your
If you are using a power strip, make sure it is turned on.
