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Connecting an External Monitor
If you want the benefits of a larger display screen with higher resolution, you can connect an external CRT monitor that supports the DVI interface to your computer.
Follow this procedure to connect an external monitor:
1.Make sure that the computer is not turned on.
2.Plug the monitor’s signal connector to the computer’s
3.Plug one end of the monitor’s power cord into the power socket on the monitor and the other end to an electrical outlet.
4.To use the monitor, turn on the monitor before turning on the computer.
5.The monitor should respond by default. If not, you can switch the display to the monitor or to both (simultaneous display), or to
6.You can change display settings through your operating system. See your operating system documentation or online help for specific information.
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the external monitor while the computer is in Standby mode or Hibernation mode. If no external monitor is connected when the computer resumes, the LCD remains blank and the output is not displayed.
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