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Optional Devices
Figure 8-9 Connecting the monitor cable to the external monitor port
3. Turn the external monitor’s power on.
4. Turn the computer's power on.
When you turn on the power, the computer will automatically recognize the
monitor and determine whether it is a color or monochrome device. If you
have problems on getting an image displayed on the correct monitor, you
should use the FN + F5 hot key to change the display settings (if you then
disconnect the external monitor before you turn the computer's power off,
be sure to press FN + F5 hot key again to switch to the internal display).
Please refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for further details on using hot
keys to change the display setting.
Some models are equipped with an external monitor port.
Do not disconnect the external monitor while in Sleep or Hibernation Mode.
Turn off the computer before disconnecting the external monitor.