HP Evo n410c Compaq Evo Notebook N410c Series Hardware Guide - Page 58

Connecting an External Monitor, Connecting a Video Device

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External Device Connections Connecting an External Monitor Ä CAUTION: To prevent damage to the notebook, turn off the monitor before connecting it to the notebook or disconnecting it from the notebook. To prevent damage to the notebook display, do not place an external monitor or any other object on top of the notebook when the notebook is closed. To connect an external monitor: 1. Turn off the monitor. 2. Plug the monitor signal cable into the external monitor connector on the rear panel of the notebook. 3. Plug the monitor power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. 4. Turn on the monitor. 5. To ensure that the notebook recognizes your monitor type, refer to the operating system documentation and select the appropriate manufacturer and model. If the external monitor does not immediately show an image, try using the Fn+F4 hotkeys. Refer to the documentation included with the monitor for additional setup information. Connecting a Video Device See Chapter 6, "Audio and Video," in this guide for instructions about connecting a device such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card to the video-out jack. 7-2 Hardware Guide

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Hardware Guide
External Device Connections
Connecting an External Monitor
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CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the notebook, turn off the monitor
before connecting it to the notebook or disconnecting it from the
notebook. To prevent damage to the notebook display, do not place
an external monitor or any other object on top of the notebook
when the notebook is closed.
To connect an external monitor:
1. Turn off the monitor.
2. Plug the monitor signal cable into the external monitor
connector on the rear panel of the notebook.
3. Plug the monitor power cord into a properly grounded
electrical outlet.
4. Turn on the monitor.
5. To ensure that the notebook recognizes your monitor type,
refer to the operating system documentation and select the
appropriate manufacturer and model.
If the external monitor does not immediately show an image, try
using the
Fn+F4
hotkeys. Refer to the documentation included
with the monitor for additional setup information.
Connecting a Video Device
See Chapter 6, “Audio and Video,” in this guide for instructions
about connecting a device such as a television, VCR, camcorder,
overhead projector, or video capture card to the video-out jack.