User's Manual

Expanding Your Computer 4-2
Connecting an External Monitor
NOTE: Your computer is pre-installed with the video driver that supports the multi-display
capability or enhanced video capabilities.
If you want the benefits of a larger display screen with higher resolution, you
can connect an external CRT monitor or LCD monitor to your computer. Follow
this procedure to connect an external monitor:
1. Make sure that the computer is not turned on.
2. Plug the monitor’s signal connector to the computer’s VGA connector.
3. Plug one end of the monitor’s power cord into the power socket on the
monitor and the other end to an electrical outlet.
4. To use the monitor, turn on the monitor before turning on the computer.
5. The monitor should respond by default. If not, you can switch the display to
the monitor or to both (simultaneous display), or to multi-display through
the Display Settings Properties in Windows (see your operating system
documentation or online help for specific information).
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the external monitor while the computer is in Standby or
Hibernation mode. If no external monitor is connected when the computer resumes, the LCD
might not display properly.