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Connecting video devices using a vga cable – HP Pavilion TouchSmart 14-n014nr Notebook PC User Manual

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Connecting video devices using a VGA cable

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 or adapter.

To connect a monitor or projector:

1.

Connect the VGA cable from the monitor or projector to the VGA port or adapter on the
computer as shown.

2.

Press

f4

to alternate the screen image between 4 display states:

PC Screen only: View the screen image on the computer only.

Duplicate: View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and the external
device.

Extend: View the screen image extended across both the computer and the external
device.

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 c, and then select
Control Panel from the list of applications. Select Appearance and Personalization. Under
Display, select Adjust screen resolution.

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