User Guide - Windows 7
Using video
Your computer is a powerful video device that enables you to watch streaming video from your favorite
websites and download video and movies to watch on your computer, without needing to access a network.
To enhance your viewing enjoyment, use one of the video ports on the computer to connect an external
monitor, projector, or TV. Most computers have a high-denition multimedia interface (HDMI) port, which
allows you to connect a high-denition monitor or TV.
IMPORTANT: Be sure that the external device is connected to the correct port on the computer, using the
correct cable. Check the device manufacturer's instructions if you have questions.
Connecting video devices by using a VGA cable (select products only)
NOTE: To connect a VGA video device to your computer, you need a VGA cable, purchased separately.
To see the computer screen image on an external VGA monitor or projected for a presentation, connect a
monitor or projector to the computer's VGA port.
To connect a monitor or projector:
1. Connect the VGA cable from the monitor or projector to the VGA port on the computer as shown.
2. Press f4 to alternate the screen image between 4 display states:
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PC screen only: View the screen image on the computer only.
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Duplicate: View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and the external device.
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Extend: View the screen image extended across both the computer and the external device.
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Second screen only: View the screen image on the external device only.
Each time you press f4, the display state changes.
NOTE: For best results, especially if you choose the "Extend" option, increase the screen resolution of
the external device as follows. Go to Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization. Under
Display, select Adjust resolution.
Connecting video devices by using an HDMI cable (select products only)
NOTE: To connect an HDMI device to your computer, you need an HDMI cable, purchased separately.
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