1.Connect the external monitor to the monitor connector; then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet.

2.Turn on the external monitor.

3.Press F6, then select Extend.

To change the resolution for each monitor, do as follows:

1.Right-click on the desktop, and click Screen resolution.

2.Click the Monitor-1icon (for the primary display, the computer display).

3.Set the resolution for the primary display.

4.Click the Monitor-2icon (for the secondary display, the external display).

5.Set the resolution for the secondary display.

6.Place the icons for the monitors so that they touch.

Note: You can set the monitors in any relative position, but the icons must touch each other.

7.Click OK to apply the changes.

Note: To change the color settings, right-click on the desktop, and click Screen resolution. Click Advanced Settings, select the Monitor tab, then set Colors.

For Windows XP:

1.Turn off the computer.

2.Connect the external monitor to the monitor connector; then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet.

3.Turn on the external monitor and the computer.

4.Right-click on the desktop, and click Properties to open the Display Properties window.

5.Click the Settings tab, and click the Monitor-2icon.

6.Select the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box and click Apply. (If the Monitor Settings window opens, click Yes.)

To change the resolution for each monitor, do as follows:

1.Click the Monitor-1icon (for the primary display, the computer display).

2.Select the color quality and the screen resolution of the primary display.

3.Click the Monitor-2icon (for the secondary display, the external display).

4.Set the color quality and screen resolution for the secondary display.

5.Place the icons for the monitors so that they touch.

Note: You can set the monitors in any relative position, but the icons must touch each other.

6.Click OK to apply the changes.

Using audio features

Your computer is equipped with the following:

Combo audio jack, 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) in diameter

Built-in stereo speakers

Built-in dual array digital microphone

Your computer also has an audio chip that enables you to enjoy various multimedia audio features:

• Compliant with Intel High Definition Audio.

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