Dell XPS 420 owner manual Connecting a Monitor Without an Adapter

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1 DVI (white) connector 2 TV-OUT connector 3 VGA (blue) connector

Connecting a Monitor (Without an Adapter)

CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

1Save and close all open files and exit all open programs.

2Shut down the operating system:

•In Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista Start button™ click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut Down.

The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete.

3Ensure that the computer and all attached devices are turned off. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off when you shut down your operating system, press and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to turn them off.Disconnect the computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets.

Setting Up and Using Your Computer

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