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Getting Started

Using external display devices

Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™
The TouchPad™ is enabled by default. To change the enable/disable
TouchPad setting, press Fn + F9. This hot key enables/disables the
TouchPad. For more information, see “Disabling or enabling the
TouchPad™” on page190.
Using external display devices
Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you can also
connect an external display device to an available video port.

Connecting an external monitor or projector

You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your
computer if you need a larger screen. To do this:
1Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you
first need to install new software.
2Connect the monitor’s video cable to the RGB (monitor) port
on the side of the computer.
3Connect the device’s power cable to a live electrical outlet.
4Turn on the external device.
Your computer will automatically detect the external display
device and activate a screen with display options.
5Select the settings you desire and click Apply.
6Click OK.
In the future you can change the display settings by pressing Fn+F5,
or by configuring the display properties settings.

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.
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.
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