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Connecting video devices by using a VGA cable (select products only

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2. Connect the other end of the cable to the external Thunderbolt device. 3. Press the Windows key + p to cycle through one of four display states: ● PC screen only: View the screen image on the computer only. ● Duplicate: View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and external device. ● Extend: View the screen image extended across both the computer and external device. ● Second screen only: View the screen image on the external device only. Each time you press the Windows key + p, the display state changes. NOTE: For best results, especially if you choose the Extend option, increase the screen resolution of the external device, as follows. Select the Start button, select Settings, and then select System. Under Display, select the appropriate resolution, and then select Keep changes. Connecting video devices by using a VGA cable (select products only) To see the computer screen image on an external VGA monitor or projected for a presentation, connect a monitor or projector to the computer's VGA port. NOTE: To connect a VGA video device to your computer, you need an VGA cable, purchased separately. 1. Connect the VGA cable from the monitor or projector to the VGA port on the computer as shown. 16 Chapter 4 Enjoying entertainment features

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2.
Connect the other end of the cable to the external Thunderbolt device.
3.
Press the Windows key
+
p
to cycle through one of four display states:
PC screen only:
View the screen image on the computer only.
Duplicate:
View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and external device.
Extend:
View the screen image extended across both the computer and external device.
Second screen only:
View the screen image on the external device only.
Each time you press the Windows key
+
p
, the display state changes.
NOTE:
For best results, especially if you choose the
Extend
option, increase the screen resolution of
the external device, as follows. Select the
Start
button, select
Settings
, and then select
System
. Under
Display
, select the appropriate resolution, and then select
Keep changes
.
Connecting video devices by using a VGA cable (select products only)
To see the computer screen image on an external VGA monitor or projected for a presentation, connect a
monitor or projector to the computer's VGA port.
NOTE:
To connect a VGA video device to your computer, you need an VGA cable, purchased separately.
1.
Connect the VGA cable from the monitor or projector to the VGA port on the computer as shown.
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Chapter 4
Enjoying entertainment features