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Getting Started
Using external display devices
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“Directing the display output when you turn on the
computer” on page 71.
TECHNICAL NOTE: If you are connecting to a television, you
may need to change the display properties. Most televisions
use or support an 800 x 600 standard resolution.
Connecting an external monitor or projector
You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your
computer if you need a larger screen. To do this:
1Connect the monitor’s video cable to the RGB (monitor) port
on the left side of the computer.
2Connect the device’s power cable to a live electrical
outlet.
3Turn on the external device.
4Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by setting the
Display Properties settings.
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
Once you have connected an external display device, you can
choose to use the internal display only, the external device
only, or both simultaneously. The quickest way to change the
display output settings is to use the display hot key (Fn + F5):
1Press Fn and F5 simultaneously.
2While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the
setting you want takes effect.
This hot key cycles through the settings in the following
order:
❖Built-in display only
❖Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously