External Display - Sony VAIO PCG-N505SN User Manual

Connecting peripheral devices

External Display

Turn off your computer and the
peripherals, unplug the AC
adapter and the power cord
before connecting the external
display.
Connect the power cord after
connecting all other cables.
Turn on the peripherals, then turn
on your computer.
Some computer displays or
projectors may not be used as a
monitor with the LCD on your
computer display at the same
time.
The i.LINK port replicator allows
you to connect an external
display eliminating the need for
the display adapter.
See the manual supplied with
your computer display for more
information on installation and
use.
External Display
You can connect an external display to your notebook computer. For example, you
can use the computer with the following:
Computer display (monitor)
Projector.
Use your external display as a second screen, or set up a virtual desktop (Please refer
to "Using the Dual Display Function" in your Software Guide for further details).
To connect a computer display
Use the I/O port replicator connector on the computer. Plug the i.LINK™ port
replicator or the optional PCGA-DA5 display adapter into this connector. If
necessary, plug one end of the display's power cord into the display, and the other
end into an AC outlet.
Port replicator connector
Computer
Power cord
Display cable
To
Display adapter
(optional)
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