Using An External Display; Connecting An External Display - ThinkPad P50 User Manual

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.
When you connect an external display, a video interface cable with a ferrite core is required. Your computer
can support the following video resolution, if the external display also supports that resolution.
• Up to 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz, with an external display connected to the HDMI connector of your computer.
• Up to 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz, with an external display connected to the mini DisplayPort connector or
Thunderbolt connector of your computer.
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 display, 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
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Start 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, and 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.
in the Windows notification area. Click Connect. Select the desired
.
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