Connecting An External Display; Display Port - Toshiba TECRA A50-A User Manual

As the port operation of all external monitors have not been confirmed,
some monitors may not function properly.

Connecting an external display

Your computer comes with a built-in display, but you can also connect
other external displays via available ports on the computer.
External RGB monitor port
An external analog monitor can be connected to the External RGB monitor
port on the computer. To connect an external analog monitor, follow the
steps as detailed below:
1.
There are no fastening screws for an external monitor cable on the
External RGB monitor port. However, external monitor cables which have
connectors with fastening screws can still be used.
2.
1. External RGB monitor port
When you turn on the power, the computer will automatically recognize the
monitor and determine whether it is a color or monochrome device.
When displaying desktop on an external analog monitor, desktop is
sometimes displayed on the center of the monitor with black bars around
desktop (with small size).
At that time, please read the manual of the monitor and set the display
mode which is supporting at the monitor. Then it will be displayed with
suitable size with correct aspect ratio.

Display port

Some models are equipped with a DisplayPort. This port enables you to
connect an external monitor. To connect a DisplayPort monitor, follow the
steps as detailed below:
1.
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Connect the RGB cable to the External RGB monitor port.
Turn the external monitor's power on.
Figure 4-24 Connecting the RGB cable to the External RGB monitor port
2
Plug one end of the DisplayPort cable into the DisplayPort on your
external monitor.
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2. RGB cable
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