Using video

Your computer is a powerful video device that enables you to watch streaming video from your favorite websites and download video and movies to watch on your computer when you are not connected to a network.

To enhance your viewing enjoyment, use one of the video ports on the computer to connect an external monitor, projector, or TV.

IMPORTANT: Be sure that the external device is connected to the correct port on the computer, using the correct cable. Check the device manufacturer's instructions.

Connecting video devices by using an HDMI cable

NOTE: To connect an HDMI device to your computer, you need an HDMI cable, sold separately.

To see the computer screen image on a high-definition TV or monitor, connect the high-definition device according to the following instructions.

1.Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port on the computer.

2.Connect the other end of the cable to the high-definition TV or monitor.

3.Press fn+f4 to alternate the computer 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 the external device.

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

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

Each time you press fn+f4, the display state changes.

NOTE: For best results, especially if you choose the “Extend” option, adjust the screen resolution of the external device, as follows. From the Start screen, type control panel, and

then select Control Panel. Select Appearance and Personalization. Under Display, select Adjust screen resolution.

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