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

3.Press 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 the computer and the external device.

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

Each time you press f4, the display state changes.

NOTE: For best results, especially if you choose the "Extend" option, increase 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.

Setting up HDMI audio

HDMI is the only video interface that supports high-definition video and audio. After you connect an HDMI TV to the computer, you can then turn on HDMI audio by following these steps:

1.From the Windows desktop, right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then select Playback devices.

2.On the Playback tab, select the name of the digital output device.

3.Click Set Default, and then click OK.

To return the audio stream to the computer speakers:

1.From the Windows desktop, right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices.

2.On the Playback tab, click Speakers.

3.Click Set Default, and then click OK.

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