4-2 Expanding Your ComputerConnecting a VGA or HDMIDisplay MonitorIf you want the benefits of a larger display screen with higher resolution,you can connect an external display monitor to your computerYour computer supports a VGA connector and a HDMI connector. HDMI(High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is an audio/video interface thattransmits uncompressed digital data and therefore delivers true HD quality.As a home theater system most likely includes a widescreen HDTV andsurround-sound system, you can use the home theater system to view/playmedia stored on your computer by connecting via the HDMI interface.Follow this procedure to connect an external monitor:1. Turn off the computer.2. Depending on the type of your monitor, plug the monitor’s signalconnector to the computer’s VGA or HDMI connector.VGAHDMI
