Connecting a Monitor / TV

Using an external display device is useful when you are giving a presentation or watching a video or movie through your TV. The procedures to connect a monitor or TV to the computer and to watch through a connected monitor or TV are described below.

Before You Start!

You have to buy a connection cable additionally.

Connecting a Monitor

Connect the monitor to the Monitor port.

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Samsung P55 manual Connecting a Monitor / TV

Contents

P55 Chapter Turning the computer on Turning the computer off High Performance Notebook Computer Product FeaturesSophisticated Design for Increased Usability User Guide Information Before You StartUtilizating the User Guide Copyright Safety Precaution NotationsText Notations Precautions for Operating System Support Icon Notation Description Contents Do not touch the mains plug or power cord with wet hands Safety PrecautionsInstallation Related Power Related Keep the plastic bags out of the reach of children Do not unplug the power cord out by pulling the cable only Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part Battery Usage Related Upgrade Related Never disassemble the power supply or AC adapter Upgrade Related Custody Movement Related Do not place a heavy object over the product Installation RelatedUse only a battery authorized by Samsung Electronics Dispose of worn-out batteries properly Do not use a damaged or modified CD/Floppy Disk Take care not to drop the product while using itUsage Related Do not insert your fingers into the PC Card Slot Take care not to throw or drop a computer part or device Take care when touching the product or partsCheck CDs for cracks and damage prior to use Use parts authorized by Samsung Electronics only Custody and Movement Related Take care not to damage the data on a hard disk drive Proper Posture During Computer Use Proper Posture Hand Position Eye PositionKeep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure Illumination Volume Control Headphones and SpeakersUse Time Break Time Operation Condition Safety instructions Important Safety InformationSetting Up your System Instruction On Safety Operation of NotePC Care During Use Laser Safety Replacement Parts and AccessoriesBattery Disposal Laser Safety Note General Requirements Power Cord RequirementsConnect and Disconnect the AC adapter Requirements listed below are applicable to all countries Wireless Guidance Regulatory Compliance StatementsPage Unintentional Emitter per FCC Part USA and Canada Safety Requirements and NoticesUnited States of America Explosive Device Proximity Warning Intentional emitter per FCC Part FCC Statement for Wireless LAN use FCC Part 68 If fitted with a modem device Unintentional Emitter per ICES-003 CanadaIntentional Emitter per RSS Page European Union CE Marking and Compliance Notices European UnionEuropean Directives Dutch EnglishDanish Finnish Belgium GeneralFrance Weee Symbol Information Overview Front View Status Indicators Right View Left View DC Jack Back ViewSecurity Lock Port Dock Battery LatchesBottom View Hard Disk Drive Compartment Cover Memory Compartment Cover Turning the computer on Turning the computer off Refer to the Installation GuideTurning the Computer On and Off Click Turn Off Computer Chapter Keyboard United Kingdom United States Shortcut Keys Numeric Key Volume ControlScreen Brightness Control Other Function Keys Scroll Area TouchpadTouchpad Right Button Click Function Moving the cursor on the screenDouble-Click Function Right Button Function Touchpad Scroll Function Drag FunctionTouchpad On/Off Function CD Drive Status Indicator Emergency Hole Eject ButtonInserting and Ejecting a CD Burning a CD HD DVD Supported Disk Types About HD DVD Menu Menu Functions Mbps Blu-rayBlu-ray 1920 X About Blu-ray Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro SD Card Multi Card SlotSupported Cards MMC plus XD Card To Insert and Use a Memory Card Using a Memory Stick Duo, Mini SD and RS-MMCExample SD Card To format a memory card To remove a memory cardClick Start My computer To remove a PC card Using the PC Card SlotTo insert a card ExpressCard Slot Pcmcia Card Slot Connecting a Monitor / TV Connecting a Monitor Connecting to the Monitor port Connecting a TVConnecting to the TV Output port Viewing Through a Monitor Switching the Display Device using the Shortcut KeyExample Selecting LCD+CRT Dual View Using Dual View to View Extended Screen To move a window between display devices in Dual View mode Deactivating Dual View ModePrimary2 Secondary Using Digital Output S/PDIF What is Digital Output S/PDIF? Connecting 5.1 Channel Speakers Channel Speakers Decoder Pdif Cable Setting the Sound to Digital Sound Output on the Computer Selecting Digital Output in the DVD Player Program Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the Volume using the Keyboard Using Recorders Click the Record button to perform recording Chapter About Microsoft Windows XP Tour Windows XP Help and Support Click Start Help and Support Windows XP Screen Layout Desktop Start Menu What is a File? What is a Drive?What is a Folder? How to View the Entire Drive Structure Control Panel Running Control Panel Running the Control Panel How to Add a User Account User Account Click Start Control Panel User Account Click Start Logoff To Delete User Account How to Switch a UserClick Switch User Delete Account Changing Resolution and Color Chapter Wired Network Configure IP settings Using both Dhcp and a fixed IP simultaneously AP Connections Wireless NetworkTypes of Wireless LAN Connections Small Office Network To check the network connections Connecting to Wireless LANClick the Wireless Network Connection Networks Setting up a computer-to- computer network Right-click on the Wireless Network ConnectionPage Connecting to the configured computer Wireless Network Setup Using the Wireless LAN Setup Program Atheros Wireless Network Adapter Device Easy Internet configuration. p Using Samsung Network ManagerPerform Network Settings Easy check-up for the network connection status. p Choose Device IP SettingsSelect Internet Direct Connection and click Next Get IP Automatically Saved Locations Current Place Information Menu Wireless LAN AP Connection Procedures Using the network after moving locationView Available Wireless Networks Sharing Server Hereinafter referred to as server Sharing Internet AccessHow to Connect the Client to the Server Sharing Client Hereinafter referred to as client How to Set up Sharing Server How to Set up the Sharing Client To connect to the Internet from the Sharing Client Run Samsung Network Manager on the sharing client computer Checking Network Status Connecting with a Modem Bluetooth Functions BluetoothSound Output HID Connections 100 Bluetooth Software SetupDouble-clickMy Bluetooth Places icon Laptop for the Computer Type field 101 Exchanging Files between Bluetooth computers Using BluetoothBluetooth Help 102 103 Double-click the My Bluetooth Settings Connecting Keyboard, Mouse, Joystick and Headset devices104 105 View devices in range 106 Stopping a Bluetooth deviceUse Instructions Establishing an infrared connection Infrared Communication Optional107 Transmitting data through the infrared link When unable to establish an infrared communication Changing Settings108 Using Applications Introducing Programs 110 111  CyberLink PowerDVD Optional Samsung Battery Manager Optional Multi Media Functions  Easy Display Manager Optional Troubleshooting Functions112  Easy SpeedUP Manager Optional PlayConfiguration CyberLink PowerDVD OptionalStart All Programs CyberLink PowerDVD CyberLink PowerDVD 113 To update the software and drivers Samsung Update Plus Optional114 Updates that must be installed separately 115 Settings and Upgrade Entering the Bios Setup 118 Bios Setup Screen LCD Brightness Control Adjusting LCD Brightness Using KeyboardAdjusting LCD Brightness Samsung Battery Manager 117 Entering the Bios Setup Bios Setup118 Setup Items Setup Menu Help119 Bios Setup Screen 120 Up & Down Keys F5/F6 System Setup Keys121 Left & Right Keys Enter F10 Set Supervisor Password item, press Enter Setting a Boot PasswordSetting a Supervisor Password 122 Setting up a Hard Disk Drive Password Setting a User PasswordActivating the Booting Password Deactivating the Password Press Enter on the Boot Device Priority item Changing the Boot Priority124 125 Upgrading MemoryAdding a Memory Module 126 Removing a memory module Precautions BatteryInstalling/Removing the Battery 127 Using Shortcut keys Charging BatteryChecking Battery Residual Amount Viewing in Battery Using Samsung Battery Manager Using Battery LongerGuide to the battery lifecycle 129 Maximum Performance Mode Maximum Battery ModeGeneral Mode User Settings Mode 131 Enabling Battery CalibrationDisabling Unused Devices Using the Security Lock Port 132 Appendix Scanning and Curing Viruses Using McAfee SecurityCenter Optional134 Click Start All Programs McAfee McAfee SecurityCenter 135 Using Samsung Magic Doctor OptionalDiagnosing the System Select Start All Programs Samsung Running the system software Media Reinstalling Software136 Installing drivers and programs 137 Display Related Questions and AnswersWindows Related 138 139 QI cannot set up Dual View properly. For Intel Graphics only 140 141 QHow to install and uninstall the sound driverSound Related Samsung EDS 142 Modem RelatedQI cannot hear the modem sound QHow do I use my modem when dialing from overseas? QI cannot make a call using an extension line143 QWake On LAN function Wired LAN Related144 To use Wake On LAN function 145 Wireless LAN RelatedQI cannot find an AP Check the authentication type 146 Check the AP settings 147 Check the TCP/IP settings 148 Q3D game is not executed, or some functions are not working Games and Programs Related149 QFn + Key combination does not work QThe game screen is displayed small 150QRunning speed of a game is too slow or fast Intel Graphics QThe picture is not displayed properly for some games 151QThe game play screen frequently stops and starts QGame play is not displayed smoothly on the screen 152 BluetoothQI cannot find or connect the headset Bluetooth icon Check the version in the Hardware tab Configuring Sounds and Audio Devices Control PanelBluetooth icon Check the version in the General tab 153 154 155 QCan I play an HD-DVD title? Security Center 156 157 158 Other QuestionsQ4GB memory capacity is not properly recognized by Windows Product Specifications 159 Wireless LAN Specifications 802.11ABG Card 160 161 Wireless LAN Specifications 802.11ABG/N Card 162 163 About the Product Capacity Representation Standard 164Registered Trademarks Macrovision Certification Glossary 165 166 167 Windows 168Windows Media Player Index 169 Contact Samsung World Wide 170 171 Italy Contatta Samsung