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An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port. . A TV, VCR, or DVD recorder via the S-video (TV-out) port. Before connecting an external monitor or video projector, configure your computer for the type of device you are connecting. To do this, refer to the documentation for your operating system and devices. 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 Connect the monitor’s video cable to the RGB (monitor) port on the back of the computer. 2 Connect the device’s power cable to a live electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the external device. 4 Set the display mode by pressing Fn + F5, 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. The quickest way to change the display output settings is to use the display hot key (Fn + F5): 1 Press Fn and F5 simultaneously. Getting Started 71 Using external display devices 2 While holding down Fn, press F5 repeatedly until the setting you want takes effect. Briefly pause each time you press the F5 key to allow time for the display to change. This hot key cycles through the settings in the following order: . Built-in display only . Built-in display and external monitor simultaneously . External monitor only . TV and built-in display . TV only . Primary and CRT . Dual Mode display . Swap image display 3 Release the Fn key. TECHNICAL NOTE: You can also change these settings using the Display Properties Box. Set the option for the video controller by clicking Start, then Control Panel, Appearance and Themes, and then clicking Display. Choose the Settings tab, click the Advanced button, select Display Device, select the applicable Monitor type, and then click Apply or OK. 72 72 Getting Started Using an external keyboard Adjusting the quality of the external display To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you may need to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps. TECHNICAL NOTE: To use one of the simultaneous modes, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device. The external display device must support a resolution of 800 X 600 or higher. Using an external keyboard If you prefer to use a full-size keyboard, you can attach one to your computer. The computer’s USB ports support any USB- compatible keyboard. Using a mouse You may want to use a mouse instead of the computer’s built- in TouchPad. You can use a USB-compatible mouse. NOTE After logging on to your system, the mouse cursor may move to the upper...
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