Getting Started

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Using external display devices

 

 

 

3Click and drag the Screen resolution slider to the left to select a lower screen resolution.

TECHNICAL NOTE: Most televisions use or support an 800 x 600 standard resolution.

4Click Apply, then click OK to close the Display Settings window.

The screen is now displayed correctly on your TV.

For more information, see “Directing the display output when you turn on the computer” on page 69.

Connecting an external monitor or projector

You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen or to display anything on your computer screen. To do this:

1Connect the monitor’s video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the back of the computer.

2Connect the device’s power cable to a live electrical outlet.

3Turn on the external device.

Your computer will automatically detect the external display device and activate a screen with display options.

4Select the settings you desire and click Apply.

5Click OK.

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.

NOTE

Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached

 

and turned on.

 

 

The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key (Fn + F5):

1Press Fn and F5 simultaneously.