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 if you have questions.

NOTE: When you connect an external monitor to one of the video ports on the computer (DisplayPort, VGA port, or docking station video port if attached), the following resolutions are supported:

One 2560 1600 resolution monitor on any one video port

Two 1920 1200 (WUXGA) resolution monitors on any two video ports

Three 1280 1024 (SXGA) resolution monitors on any three video ports

NOTE: See Getting to know your computer on page 4 for information about your computer's video ports.

VGA

The external monitor port, or VGA port, is an analog display interface that connects an external VGA display device such as an external VGA monitor or a VGA projector to the computer.

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

2.Press fn+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 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. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization. Under Display, select Adjust screen resolution.

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