66 Getting Started
Using external display devices

Disabling or enabling the touch pad

The touch pad is enabled by default. To enable/disable the touch
pad, do one of the following:
❖Press the touch pad ON/OFF ( ) button.
❖Press F5. For more information, see “Disabling or enabling the
touch pad” on page 156.

Connecting an external device

Depending on your system, some models may include USB 3.0
port(s). To distinguish these ports, please look for the blue inset
within the USB 3.0 port (if available).
You can easily attach an external device your computer.
To do this:
1Read the directions that came with the device to see if you first
need to install new software.
2Connect the device’s video or USB cable to the port on the
computer and to the device.
3Connect the device’s power cable to a live electrical outlet
(if applicable).
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*
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