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+The USB bus distributes 0.5 amps (500 milliamps) of power through each port. For the purpose of power saving, please disconnect your USB device while not in use.
5.2Using an External Monitor Port
Your computer has a
To connect an external monitor:
1.Turn off your computer and make sure the monitor power switch is turned off.
+The notebook computer must be powered off or suspended while the monitor is being connected. Although you can connect the external Monitor without power off the computer and the external monitor, however, it is harmful to both devices and it shortens the life of these devices.
2.Connect the connector cable of the monitor to the VGA port at the back of your computer. Secure the cable connection with the screws provided.
3.Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet.
4.Turn on the power of the monitor.
5.Turn on your computer. Both the LCD panel and the monitor screen will show the display. Your computer is set at default to run at simultaneous display mode.
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