Optional Devices
External monitor
An external analog monitor can be connected to the external monitor port on the computer. The computer supports VGA and Super VGA video modes.
To connect a monitor, follow the steps below.
1.Turn the computer off.
2.Connect the monitor to the external monitor port.
3.Turn the monitor’s power on.
4.Turn the computer on.
When you turn on the power, the computer automatically recognizes the monitor and determines whether it is colour or monochrome.
To change the display settings, press Fn + F5. If you disconnect the monitor before you turn the computer off, be sure to press Fn + F5 to switch to the internal display. Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details on using hot keys to change the display setting.
Television
A television can be connected to the video out port on the computer. To connect a television, follow the steps below.
1.Turn the computer off.
2.Use a video cable (not supplied on all models) to connect the television to the video out port.
3.Turn the television on.
4.Turn the computer on.
You can use the hotkeys Fn + F5 or use the
If a television is connected to the computer, set the TV type in Display Properties.
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