HP OmniBook 5500 Notebook PC - Manual (Page 62)

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4. Change the type of monitor to match the model you’re using. If the external
display has higher resolution than the OmniBook display, you’ll have to turn off
the OmniBook display to see the higher resolution.
To switch between external and built-in displays
• Press FN+F5 to switch between the external and built-in display.
To connect a television or VCR
You can use your television as an external monitor. You can also videotape
procedures by connecting your OmniBook to your VCR. If you have an SVHS
television or VCR see “
To connect an SVHS device.”
1. Make sure the television or VCR has a standard Video In RCA connector. Plug a
video cable into the connector.
2. Set the OmniBook's display resolution to 640x480 (other resolutions will not
work). See “ Changing the Display Type” for more information.
3. Plug the video cable from the television or VCR into the Video Out connector on
the back of the OmniBook.
The OmniBook automatically senses and enables video output.
To change the television type (NTSC or PAL)
The OmniBook supports the European standard (PAL) and US standard (NTSC)
video formats.
1. Important
Save all of your work—you will be rebooting your OmniBook.
2. Press FN+F2 to start the System Configuration utility.
3. From the Input/Output menu, click External Device.