
Video
Your HP 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 without needing to connect 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.
Your computer has the following external video ports:
●VGA
●DisplayPort
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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.
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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 ᵡ 1600 resolution monitor on any one video port
●Two 1920 ᵡ 1200 (WUXGA) resolution monitors on any two video ports
●Three 1280 ᵡ 1024 (SXGA) resolution monitors on any three video ports
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NOTE: See Getting to know your computer on page 5 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:
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