NEC VX Laptop User Manual


 
8-2
Using External Devices
Monitor
You can add a standard external monitor to your NEC Versa VX. You need a display
signal cable (usually provided with the monitor). One end of the cable must have a 15-
pin connector for the system.
Follow these steps to connect an external monitor to your NEC Versa VX.
1.
Check that the NEC Versa VX is powered off and the monitor Power switch is
turned off.
Note
The NEC Versa VX must be powered off or suspended while the monitor is
being connected.
2.
Attach the 15-pin cable connector to the monitor port on the system. Secure the
cable connection with the screws provided.
Connecting a monitor
3.
Connect the monitor power cable and plug it into a properly grounded wall outlet.
4.
Follow any setup instructions in the monitor user’s guide.
5.
Turn on power to the system and device.
6.
Press
Fn-F3
to toggle through the video modes.