HP Presario F500 Multimedia - Windows Vista - Page 11

Using the video features, Using the external monitor port, Using the S-Video-out jack

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Using the video features The computer includes the following video features: ● External monitor port that connects a television, monitor, or projector ● S-Video-out jack that connects a range of advanced video components Using the external monitor port The external monitor port connects an external display device, such as an external monitor or a projector, to the computer. To connect a display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port. NOTE If a properly connected external display device does not display an image, press fn+f4 to transfer the image to the device. Using the S-Video-out jack The 7-pin S-Video-out jack connects the computer to an optional S-Video device such as a television, VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card. The computer can support one S-Video device connected to the S-Video-out jack, while simultaneously supporting an image on the computer display or any other supported external display. NOTE To transmit video signals through the S-Video-out jack, you need an S-Video cable (purchased separately). If you are playing a DVD movie on the computer and displaying it on your television (combining audio and video functions), you also need a standard audio cable (purchased separately) to connect the headphone jack. Both of these cables are available from most electronics retailers. ENWW Using the video features 7

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Using the video features
The computer includes the following video features:
External monitor port that connects a television, monitor, or projector
S-Video-out jack that connects a range of advanced video components
Using the external monitor port
The external monitor port connects an external display device, such as an external monitor or a projector,
to the computer.
To connect a display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port.
NOTE
If a properly connected external display device does not display an image, press
fn+f4
to transfer the image to the device.
Using the S-Video-out jack
The 7-pin S-Video-out jack connects the computer to an optional S-Video device such as a television,
VCR, camcorder, overhead projector, or video capture card.
The computer can support one S-Video device connected to the S-Video-out jack, while simultaneously
supporting an image on the computer display or any other supported external display.
NOTE
To transmit video signals through the S-Video-out jack, you need an S-Video cable
(purchased separately). If you are playing a DVD movie on the computer and displaying it on
your television (combining audio and video functions), you also need a standard audio cable
(purchased separately) to connect the headphone jack. Both of these cables are available from
most electronics retailers.
ENWW
Using the video features
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