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Using an external monitor

Directing the display output when you turn on the computer

Once you’ve connected an external display device, you can choose to use the built-in display panel 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 order:

Built-in display only

Built-in display and external monitor simultaneouslyExternal monitor only

Built-in display and TV (or other external video device) simultaneously (only when in dual controller mode)

TV (or other external video device) only

3Release the Fn key.

TECHNICAL NOTE: You can also change these settings using the Display Properties Box.

Set the option for the video controller by clicking Start, then Control Panel and clicking Display. Choose the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select Display Device, select the applicable Monitor type, click Apply or OK.

For more information on switching the display output, see “Display modes” on page 244.

Adjusting the quality of the external display

To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you may need to adjust the video settings.