Connecting an External Display Device | Samsung NP540U3C instruction

Connecting an External Display Device

Chapter 3. 60

Using the computer

If you connect an external display device such as a monitor, TV, projector, etc., you can view the picture on the wider screen of the external device when you give a presentation or watch a video or movie.

The computer provides an analog monitor port (D-SUB) and a digital video/audio port (HDMI).

The visual quality is sharper when a display device is connected through the HDMI port rather than the analog monitor port (D-SUB) port. Therefore, when multiple ports are supported, connect a display device to a port that provides the better visual quality.

Before you start, check the port and cable of the external display device and then connect the display device to the computer.

About the connection cable

Users should additionally purchase the necessary connection cables.

D-SUB Cable

HDMI Cable

Connecting to the monitor port (Optional)

You can experience a wider screen by connecting the computer to a monitor, TV or projector with a monitor port.

You can give better presentations by connecting the computer to a projector.

The VGA adapter is optional and to be be purchased.

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Samsung NP540U3C-A01US manual Connecting an External Display Device, About the connection cable

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