User Guide - Windows 8.1

Connect displays to computers with AMD or Nvidia graphics (with an optional hub)
NOTE: With an AMD graphics controller and optional hub, you can connect up to 3 external display devices.
NOTE: With an Nvidia® graphics controller and optional hub, you can connect up to 3 external display
devices.
To set up multiple display devices, follow these steps:
1. Connect an external hub (purchased separately) to the DisplayPort on your computer, using a DP-to-DP
cable (purchased separately). Be sure that the hub power adapter is connected to AC power.
2. Connect your external display devices to the VGA ports or DisplayPorts on the hub.
3. From the Start screen type screen resolution in the search box, or press fn+f4. If you don’t see all
of your connected display devices, be sure that each device is connected to the correct port on the hub.
NOTE: Multiple display choices include Duplicate, which mirrors your computer screen on all enabled
display devices, or Extend, which spans your computer screen across all enabled display devices.
Discovering and connecting to Miracast-compatible wireless displays (select
models only)
To discover and connect to Miracast-compatible wireless displays without leaving your current apps, follow
the steps below.
To open Miracast:
▲
Point to the upper-right or lower-right corner of the Start screen to display the charms, click Devices,
click Project, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
– or –
On select computer models, from the Start screen, click the HP Quick Access to Miracast icon, and then
follow the on-screen instructions.
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