Using An External Display; Connecting An External Display - Lenovo ThinkPad S5 User Manual

• Power to the wireless radio is on. The signal strength of the wireless connection is poor. To improve
signal strength, move your computer closer to the wireless access point.
Using the Bluetooth connection
Bluetooth can connect devices that are a short distance from one another. It is commonly used for
connecting peripheral devices to a computer, transferring data between hand-held devices and a personal
computer, or remotely controlling and communicating with devices such as mobile phones.
Depending on the model, your computer might support the Bluetooth feature. To transfer data through
the Bluetooth feature, do the following:
Note: If you use the wireless feature (the 802.11 standards) of your computer simultaneously with a
Bluetooth option, the data transmission speed can be delayed and the performance of the wireless feature
can be degraded.
1. Ensure that the Bluetooth feature is enabled.
• For Windows 7: Press the wireless-radios control key
• For Windows 10: Do one of the following:
– Open the Start menu and then clickSettings. IfSettings is not displayed, clickAll apps to display
all programs, and then click Settings ➙ Devices ➙ Bluetooth. Turn on the Bluetooth feature.
– Open the Start menu and then clickSettings. IfSettings is not displayed, clickAll apps to display
all programs, and then click Settings ➙ Network & Internet ➙ Airplane mode. Turn on the
Bluetooth feature.
2. Right-click the data that you want to send.
3. Select Send To ➙ Bluetooth Devices.
4. Select a Bluetooth device, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
For more information, refer to the Windows help information system and the Bluetooth help information
system.

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 up to 4096 x 2304 video resolution, 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 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.
2. Connect the external display to an electrical outlet.
and turn on the Bluetooth feature.
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