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Using an external monitor
Refer to the documentation provided with the device for the
location of its television signal-in jack.
2 Connect the other end of the video cable to the television jack
on the computer.
3 Connect the external device’s power cable to a live electrical
outlet.
4 Turn on the external video device.
5 Set the display mode by pressing
Fn + F5, or by changing the
Display Properties settings. For more information, see
“Directing the display output when you turn on the
computer” on page 177.
TECHNICAL NOTE: If you are connecting to a television, you
may need to change the display properties. Most televisions
use or support an 800 x 600 standard resolution.
Connecting an external monitor
You can easily attach an external monitor to your computer if you
need a larger screen. To do this:
1 Connect the video cable to the video-out port on the
computer.
2 Connect the monitor’s power cable to a live electrical outlet.
3 Turn on the external monitor.
4 Set the display mode by pressing
Fn + F5, or by changing the
Display Properties settings. For more information, see the
next section.