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Getting Started
Using external display devices
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a domain server or the Shut down command when
connected to a domain server instead.
Never turn off the computer while any drive is in use. Doing so
may damage the media in use and result in loss of data. For
more information, see “Powering down the computer” on
page 96.

Closing the display panel

When you are finished, shut the computer down and close the
display panel to keep dust and dirt out of the computer.
If you close the computer while it is still on, these actions will
occur:
❖If you have the LCD power-saver feature set, the LCD
panel will automatically turn off until you open it again.
❖If you have the audible warning set, the computer will
beep to notify you that it is still on.
❖If you have an action feature set, the computer will
perform either: Nothing, Standby, Hibernate, or Turn Off
(see “Setting user passwords” on page 143).
Using external display devices
Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you
can also connect an external display device to the available
video port:
❖An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor)
port.
Before connecting an external monitor or video projector,
configure your computer for the type of device you are
connecting. To do this, refer to the documentation for your
operating system and devices.