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Getting Started
Using external display devices
(Sample Illustration) Video port on left side of system
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 back 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.
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.
Mini DisplayPortTM*
*Available on certain models
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