Using External Display Devices; Directing The Display Output When You Turn On The Computer - Toshiba Portege M400 Series User Manual
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Getting Started
Using external display devices
Using external display devices
Your computer comes with a built-in LCD display, but you
can also connect an external display device (monitor or
projector) via the RGB (monitor) port.
Before connecting an external monitor or video projector,
configure your computer for the type of device you are
connecting. To do this, refer to the documentation for your
operating system and devices.
Connecting an external monitor or projector
You can easily attach an external monitor or projector to your
computer if you need a larger screen. To do this:
1
Connect the monitor's video cable to the RGB (monitor)
port on the back of the computer.
2
Connect the monitor's power cord/cable to a live
electrical outlet.
3
Connect the device's power cable to a live electrical
outlet.
4
Turn on the external monitor.
5
Set the display mode by pressing
configuring the Display Properties settings.
Directing the display output when you turn on the computer
Once you have connected an external display device, you can
choose to use the internal display only, the external device
only, or both simultaneously. The quickest way to change the
display output settings is to use the display hot key (
1
Press
2
While holding down
setting you want takes effect. Briefly pause each time you
press the
and
simultaneously.
Fn
F5
F5 key to allow time for the display to change.
Fn + F5
, press
repeatedly until the
Fn
F5
, or by
+
Fn
F5
):
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