User's Guide

Chapter 3. Explore your computer
Connect to an external display device
You may connect your computer to an external display device through wired or wireless connection.
Connection type Condition
Wired Prepare an appropriate USB-C adapter
Wireless
• The external display supports Miracast, or
• Purchase and use a Miracast adapter
Connect a wired display device
Use the Thunderbolt 3 connector and an appropriate adapter (not supplied) to connect your computer to a
wired display device. Depending on the types of connector that the display device supports, you may need
to purchase and use one of the following adapters.
• USB-C to DisplayPort
• USB-C to HDMI
• USB-C to DVI
• USB-C to VGA
Read the documentation for the display device before purchasing an adapter.
Step 1. Plug the USB-C connector of the adapter into one of the two Thunderbolt 3 connectors on your
computer.
Step 2. Plug the cable of the display device into the appropriate connector on the adapter.
Note: Some modern display devices support video input through a USB-C connector. You can use a USB-C
to USB-C cable to connect such display devices directly.
Connect a wireless display device
You can connect your computer to an external display that supports Miracast.
Note: The display device may support Miracast directly or through an adapter that supports Miracast.
Step 1. In Windows 10, select Start ᇆSettings ᇆDevices.
Step 2. Select Add Bluetooth or other device ᇆWireless display or dock.
Step 3. Select the device name to connect to.
Notes: If the device name is not displayed, check to ensure that
• Wi-Fi is turned on for your computer, and
The display device is turned on and is near your computer.
Manage power
Use the information in this section to achieve the best balance between performance and power efficiency.
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