To Connect An External Display; To Enable The Built-In And External Displays; To Change Display Settings In The Bios Setup Utility - HP OmniBook 2100 Reference Manual

Making Connections

To connect an external display

You can connect a VGA, SVGA, or XGA monitor to your OmniBook. OmniBook VGA
port supports standard XGA mode (1024 by 768 pixels).
1. From the Start menu, shut down the OmniBook.
2. Connect the monitor cable to the monitor, then to the VGA port on the back of
the OmniBook.
3. Connect the monitor to a power source and turn it on.
4. Press the blue power button to turn on the OmniBook.
5. If the external monitor has a different resolution from the internal display, adjust
the display properties (My Computer, Control Panel, Display, Settings).

To enable the built-in and external displays

For a temporary change, press Fn+F5 to cycle through the display options
(Internal, External, Both).
–or–
For a permanent change, change the settings in the BIOS Setup utility (see the
following topic).

To change display settings in the BIOS Setup utility

1. From the Start menu, shut down, then restart the OmniBook.
2. When you see the HP logo, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
3. From the Main menu, use the down arrow to highlight Video Display Device.
4. Press ENTER to view choices.
5. Select Auto or Both.
6. Press F10 to save settings and exit Setup.
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