60 Getting Started
Using external display devices
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Using a poor quality cable may result in a dull or fuzzy
picture, poor color, ghosting, video noise, or loss of video.
Connecting to the video-out port
Video cables are not included with your computer. To connect
a device to the video-out port, you will need to purchase an S-
video cable.
To connect the device:
1Connect one end of the video cable to the external video
device.
Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the
location of its video-in port.
2Connect the other end of the video cable to the video-out
port on the left side of the computer.
3Turn on the external video device.
4Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, or by setting the
Display Properties settings. For more information, see
“Directing the display output when you turn on the
computer” on page 61.
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.
NOTE