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Getting Started
Using external display devices
4Turn on the external device (if applicable).
Your computer may automatically detect the external
device.

Using external display devices

Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you can
also connect the following types of external display devices
to the video ports described below:
To locate your HDMI™ or RGB port, please refer to your
Quick Start document.
An HDMI™-compatible television or external display
device via the HDMI™ Out port*
An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor)
port*

(Sample Illustration) Video ports on right side of computer

Selecting video cables

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

Connecting an HDMI™-compatible television or

display device

To connect an HDMI™-compatible television or display
device to the computer:
Connect one end of an HDMI™ cable (not included with
your computer) to the HDMI™ Out port on the side of
your computer, and then connect the other end of the
cable to your television or display device. Refer to the
manual that came with the television or display device
for more information.
Your computer should automatically detect the external
display device.
NOTE
HDMI™ Out port* RGB (monitor) port*
*Available on certain models