L300/L300D series

To change the display settings, press FN + F5. If you disconnect the monitor before you turn the computer off, be sure to press FN + F5 to switch to the internal display. Refer to Chapter 5, The Keyboard, for details on using hot keys to change the display setting.

If you set LCD+Analog RGB for the computer’s display, you must set the computer’s display resolution to the same as that of the external monitor or other device, such as a projector.

HDMI

Some models are equipped with HDMI out port than can send/receive video, audio and control signals by connecting with external display/audio devices.1080p, 720p, 576p and 480p signal formats can be supported, but actually available signal format depends on each HDMI devices. To connect external devices, follow the steps as detailed below:

As the port operation of all HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) monitors has not been confirmed, some HDMI monitors may not function properly.

1.Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port of the HDMI device.

Figure 8-9 Connecting a HDMI cable

2.Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI out port on your computer.Setting for display video on HDMI

To view video on the HDMI device, be sure to configure the following settings otherwise you may find that nothing is displayed.

■Be Sure to use the FN + F5 hot keys to select the display device beforestarting to play video. Do not change the display device while playing video.

■Do not change the display device under the following conditions. While data is being read or written.

While communication is being carried out.

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