Using An External Display - Lenovo ThinkPad A285 User Manual

Attention: Smart cards with slits are not supported. Do not insert such a smart card into the smart card
reader of your computer. Otherwise the reader might get damaged.
Installing or removing a smart card
Attention: Before installing or removing a smart card, ensure that you observe the following precautions:
• Before you start, read "Important safety information" on page v.
• When data is being transferred, do not put your computer to sleep or hibernation mode and do not
perform any installation or removal actions. Otherwise, your data could get damaged.
• Do not remove a smart card while the computer is in sleep or hibernation mode. Otherwise, the system
might not respond when you try to resume operation.
To install a smart card: Hold the smart card in correct orientation and then insert it firmly into the slot in the
smart card reader.
To remove a smart card: Exit all programs that are working with the smart card first. Otherwise, data on the
smart card might get damaged or lost. Pull the smart card outward a little bit and then slide it completely out
of the slot.
After you install a smart card, do the following to enable the plug-and-play feature for the smart card:
1. Go to Control Panel, and ensure that you view Control Panel by Category.
2. Click Hardware and Sound.
3. Click Device Manager. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the
password or provide confirmation.
4. From the Action menu, select Add legacy hardware. The Add Hardware Wizard starts.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Using an external display

This section provides instructions on how to connect an external display, choose display modes, and change
display settings.
You can use an external display such as a projector or a monitor to give presentations or to expand your
workspace.
Your computer supports the following video resolution, if the external display also supports that resolution.
• Up to 5120 x 2880 pixels / 60 Hz, with an external display connected to the USB-C connector
• Up to 4096 x 2160 pixels / 60 Hz, with an external display connected to the HDMI connector
For more information about the external display, see the manuals that come with it.
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