4-2 Expanding Your ComputerConnecting an External MonitorIf you want the benefits of a larger display screen with higher resolution, you canconnect an external display monitor to your computer. Follow this procedure to connectan external monitor:1. Make sure that the computer is not turned on.2. Slide the release latch towards the right to open the connector cover.3. Plug the monitor’s D-type signal connector to the computer’s VGA connector.4. Plug one end of the monitor’s power cord into the power socket on the monitorand the other end to an electrical outlet.5. To use the monitor, turn on the monitor before turning on the computer.6. The monitor should respond by default. If not, you can switch the display tothe monitor or to both (simultaneous display), or to multi-display by pressingthe Fn+F5 hot key. In Windows, you can also change the display through theDisplay Settings Properties.
