User Guide - Windows 8.1

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the video device.
3. 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, adjust the screen
resolution of the external device, as follows. From the Start screen, type control panel, and
then select Control Panel from the list of applications. Select Appearance and Personalization.
Under Display, select Adjust screen resolution.
Configuring audio for HDMI
To configure HDMI audio, first connect an audio or video device, such as a high-definition TV, to the
HDMI port on your computer. Then configure the default audio playback device as follows:
1. From the Windows desktop, right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right
of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices.
2. On the Playback tab, click either Digital Output or Digital Output Device (HDMI).
3. Click Set Default, and then click OK.
To return audio to the computer speakers, follow these steps:
1. From the Windows desktop, right-click the Speakers icon in the notification area, at the far right
of the taskbar, and then click Playback devices.
2. On the Playback tab, click Speakers.
3. Click Set Default, and then click OK.
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