Connecting An External Display; Choosing A Display Mode - Lenovo ThinkPad T560 User Manual

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
HDMI connector or mini DisplayPort connector.
2. Connect the external display to an electrical outlet.
3. Turn on the external display.
• 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
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Open the Intel Wi-Di program. Select the desired wireless display in the list and follow the instructions
on the screen.
– For Windows 10
Do one of the following:
– Open the Start menu and click Settings. If Settings is not displayed, click All apps to display all
programs. Then click Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Connected devices ➙ Add a device.
– Click the action center icon
wireless display 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:
• Disconnect: Displays the video output only on your computer screen.
Note: Depending on the situation, you might see Disconnect, PC screen only, Computer only, or
Disconnect projector.
• Duplicate: Displays the same video output on both your computer screen and an external display.
• Extend: Extends the video output from your computer display to an external display. You can drag and
move items between the two displays.
• Projector only: Shows the video output only on an external display.
Note: Depending on the situation, you might see Projector only or Second screen only.
Note: If you show DOS or programs using DirectDraw or Direct3D
display shows the video output.
in the Windows notification area. Click Connect. Select the desired
and then select a display
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in full-screen mode, only the main
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