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Getting Started
Using external display devices
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Before starting to use your computer, you may also want to:
❖Add more memory (see “Installing additional memory
(optional)” on page 68)
❖Connect a mouse (see “Connecting a mouse” on page 75)
❖Connect a local printer (see “Connecting a printer” on
page 75)
❖Install PC Cards (see “Using PC Cards” on page 182)
Using external display devices
Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you
can easily attach an external monitor or television to your
computer if you need a larger screen.
Once you have connected an external display device, you can
choose to use the internal display only, the external device
only, or both simultaneously.
Connecting an external monitor is described below. For
details of connecting other external video devices and setting
display options, see “Exploring video features” on page 176.
For information on attaching a television to your computer,
see “Viewing presentations or DVD movies on your
television” on page 177.

Connecting an external monitor

You must attach the monitor before you turn on the computer.
1Connect the monitor’s video cable to the RGB (monitor)
port.
2Connect the monitor’s power cable to a live electrical
outlet.
3Turn on the external monitor.