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64 Getting Started Using external display devices manual that came with the television or display device for more information. Your computer should automatically detect the external display device. Connecting an external monitor or projector You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your computer if you need a larger screen. To do this: 1 Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if you first need to install new software. 2 Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the side of the computer. 3 Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical outlet. 4 Turn on the external device. Your computer will automatically detect the external display device. NOTE You can change the display settings by pressing the ( ) + P keys, or by configuring the display properties settings. Directing the display output when you turn on the computer Once you have connected an external display device, you can choose to use the internal display only, the external device only, or both simultaneously. NOTE Some modes are only available with the appropriate device attached and turned on. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the ( ) + P keys: Press the ( ) + P keys repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect. Briefly pause each time you press the ( ) + P keys to allow time for the display to change.

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Getting Started
Using external display devices
manual that came with the television or display device
for more information.
Your computer should automatically detect the external
display device.
Connecting an external monitor or projector
You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your
computer if you need a larger screen.
To do this:
1
Read the directions that came with the monitor to see if
you first need to install new software.
2
Connect the monitor’s video cable to the RGB (monitor)
port on the side of the computer.
3
Connect the device’s power cable to a live electrical
outlet.
4
Turn on the external device.
Your computer will automatically detect the external
display device.
You can change the display settings by pressing the
(
) +
P
keys, or by configuring the display properties
settings.
Directing the display output when you turn on the
computer
Once you have connected an external display device, you
can choose to use the internal display only, the external
device only, or both simultaneously.
Some modes are only available with the appropriate
device attached and turned on.
The quickest way to change the display output settings is to
use the (
) +
P
keys:
Press the (
) +
P
keys repeatedly until the setting you want
takes effect. Briefly pause each time you press the (
) +
P
keys to allow time for the display to change.
NOTE
NOTE