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Using an external display
You can use an external display such as a projector or a monitor to give presentations or to expand your
workspace. This topic introduces how to connect an external display, choose display modes, and change
display settings.
Your computer supports the following video resolution, provided that the external monitor also supports that
resolution.
• Up to 2560 x 1600 pixels, with an external display connected to the mini DisplayPort connector
• Up to 4096 x 2160 pixels, with an external display connected to the HDMI connector
For more information about the external display, refer to the manuals provided with it.
Connecting an external display
You can use either a wired display or a wireless display. The wired display can be connected to the
HDMI, or mini DisplayPort connector by a cable. The wireless display can be added through the Wi-Di or
Miracast function.
• Connecting a wired display
Note: When you connect an external monitor, a video interface cable with a ferrite core is required.
1. Connect the external display to an appropriate video connector on your computer, such as the
mini DisplayPort connector, or HDMI connector.
2. Connect the external display to an electrical outlet.
3. Turn on the external display.
If your computer cannot detect the external display, do the following:
– For Windows 7: Right-click on the desktop, and then click Screen resolution ➙ Detect.
– For Windows 10: Right-click on the desktop, and then click Display settings ➙ Detect.
• Connecting a wireless display
Note: To use a wireless display, ensure that both your computer and the external display support the
Wi-Di or Miracast feature.
– For Windows 7: Start the Intel
follow the instructions on the screen.
– For Windows 10: Do one of the following:
– Open the Start menu, and then click Settings. If Settings is not displayed, click All apps to display
all programs, and then click Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Connected devices ➙ Add a device.
– Click the action center icon
and follow the instructions on the screen.
For more information, refer to the Windows help information system.
Choosing a display mode
You can display your desktop and apps on the computer display, the external display, or both. To choose
how to display the video output, press the display-mode switching key
mode you prefer.
There are four display modes:
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Wi-Di program. Select the desired wireless display in the list and
on the taskbar. Click Connect. Select the desired wireless display
and then select a display
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