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You can set any resolution for either the computer display or the external monitor. When you use both at the
same time, the resolution of both is the same. If you set a higher resolution for the computer display, you
can see only part of the screen at a time. You can see other parts by moving the image with the TrackPoint
pointing stick or another pointing device.
You can move the display output to the computer display, the external monitor, or both by conguring
settings in the Display Settings window.
Connecting an external monitor
If your computer cannot detect the external monitor, right-click on the desktop, then select Screen
resolution. Click the Detect button.
To connect an external monitor, do the following:
1. Connect the external monitor to the mini DisplayPort connector or VGA connector of your computer.
2. Connect the external monitor to an electrical outlet.
3. Turn on the external monitor.
4. Change the display output location by pressing F7. This enables you to switch between viewing output
on the external monitor, the computer monitor, and both monitors.
Notes:
• If the monitor connector is not compatible with the mini DisplayPort connector or VGA connector on your
computer, you can use a converter to establish the connection. Convert cables are available as options
from Lenovo at:
http://www.lenovo.com/accessories/services/index.html
• For stable functionality, use DisplayPort certied cable with DisplayPort icon (
) to connect the device
for stable functionality.
Setting the monitor type
To set your monitor type, do the following:
1. Connect the external monitor to your computer, and then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet.
2. Turn on the external monitor.
3. Right-click on the desktop, and click Screen resolution.
Note: If your computer cannot detect the external monitor, click the Detect button.
4. Click the icon for the desired monitor (the Monitor-2 icon is for the external monitor).
5. Set Resolution.
6. Click Advanced Settings.
7. Click the Monitor tab. Check the monitor information window to ensure that the monitor type is correct.
If it is, click OK to close the window; otherwise proceed with the following steps.
8. If more than two monitor types are displayed, select Generic PnP Monitor or Generic Non-PnP
Monitor.
9. Click Properties. If you are prompted for an administrator password or conrmation, type the password
or provide conrmation.
10. Click the Driver tab.
11. Click Update Driver.
12. Click Browse my computer for driver software, and then click Let me pick from a list of device
drivers on my computer.
13. Clear the Show compatible hardware check box.
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