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Using your computer in monitor mode, Locating connectors on the rear of your computer

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Using your computer in monitor mode Your computer can work in two modes: computer mode or monitor mode. This section provides instructions on how to use your computer in monitor mode. To use your computer in monitor mode, you need to have a second computer. Connect one end of the VGA cable to the VGA-in connector on the rear of your computer, and connect the other end to the VGA connector on the second computer. Turn on your computer, and then press the VGA-in control on the front of the computer to use the computer in monitor mode. Press the brightness-up / Auto-adjusting control button, and the screen is automatically optimized. Note: To return to the computer mode, press the VGA-in control on the front of the computer to return to the computer mode. Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 "Rear connector locations" on page 79 shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of your computer. Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where to connect the cables to your computer. Figure 2. Rear connector locations 1 Optical drive 2 Integrated cable lock slot 3 USB connectors (4) 4 Power cord connector 5 Ethernet connector 6 VGA-in connector 7 HDMI-out connector 8 System stand Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs 79

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Using your computer in monitor mode
Your computer can work in two modes: computer mode or monitor mode. This section provides instructions
on how to use your computer in monitor mode.
To use your computer in monitor mode, you need to have a second computer. Connect one end of the
VGA cable to the VGA-in connector on the rear of your computer, and connect the other end to the VGA
connector on the second computer. Turn on your computer, and then press the VGA-in control on the front
of the computer to use the computer in monitor mode. Press the brightness-up / Auto-adjusting control
button, and the screen is automatically optimized.
Note:
To return to the computer mode, press the VGA-in control on the front of the computer to return
to the computer mode.
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer
Figure 2 “Rear connector locations” on page 79 shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of your
computer. Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where to
connect the cables to your computer.
Figure 2. Rear connector locations
1
Optical drive
5
Ethernet connector
2
Integrated cable lock slot
6
VGA-in connector
3
USB connectors (4)
7
HDMI-out connector
4
Power cord connector
8
System stand
Chapter 8
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Replacing FRUs
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