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HP OmniBook 2000 Notebook PC User Manual

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Using the Port Replicator

Making Connections

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To connect an external display

Use this procedure to connect an external display to your OmniBook. Before
beginning, check the documentation for your display and make sure that the
external display supports standard VGA, SVGA, or XGA format.

1. Attach the display cable to the display port.

2. Dock the OmniBook in the port replicator.

The OmniBook automatically recognizes and activates the external display. The

built-in display turns off. If you want to run the built-in display and an external
display simultaneously, see the following topic for instructions.

To enable the built-in and external displays
simultaneously

The System Configuration Utility provides a setting for turning the built-in display on
and off.

1. Press Fn+F2 to open the System Configuration Utility.

2. Press ALT+I to open the Input/Output menu.

3. Select External Devices.

4. Select the Both External VGA and LCD check box.

5. Save and exit.

Hint

You can also use Fn+F5 to switch between the external and built-in displays.

Display port