When displaying desktop on an external analog monitor, desktop is sometimes displayed on the center of the monitor with black bars around desktop (with small size).

At that time, please read the manual of the monitor and set the display mode which is supporting at the monitor. Then it will be displayed with suitable size with correct aspect ratio.

The HDMI out port

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port digitally transfers both video and audio data without reducing the quality. HDMI-compatible external display devices including televisions can be connected via the HDMI port.

To connect an HDMI-compatible display device, follow the steps as detailed below:

As the port operation of all HDMI display devices have not been confirmed, some HDMI display devices may not function properly.

To connect a device to the HDMI out port, you must purchase an HDMI cable.

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

2.Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI out port on your computer.

3.Turn the HDMI display device's power on.

Figure 4-13 Connecting the HDMI out port

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1. HDMI out port

2. HDMI cable

Please do not plug/unplug an HDMI device under the following conditions: The system is starting up.

The system is shutting down.

When you connect a television or external monitor to the HDMI port, the display output device is set to HDMI.

When you unplug the HDMI cable and re-plug it, please wait at least 5 seconds before you re-plug the HDMI cable again.

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