Displayport, Vga displayport – HP EliteBook 840 G3 User Manual

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VGA

The external monitor port, or VGA port, is an analog display interface that connects an external VGA display

device such as an external VGA monitor or a VGA projector to the computer.

1.

To connect a VGA display device, connect the device cable to the external monitor port.

2.

Press

fn

+

f4

to alternate the screen image between 4 display states:

PC Screen only: View the screen image on the computer only.

Duplicate: View the screen image simultaneously on both the computer and the external device.

Extend: View the screen image extended across both the computer and the external device.

Second screen only: View the screen image on the external device only.

Each time you press

fn

+

f4

, the display state changes.

NOTE:

For best results, especially if you choose the "Extend" option, adjust the screen resolution of

the external device, as follows. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Personalization. Under

Display, select Adjust screen resolution.

DisplayPort

The DisplayPort connects the computer to an optional video or audio device, such as a high-definition

television, or to any compatible digital or audio component. The DisplayPort delivers higher performance

than the VGA external monitor port and improves digital connectivity.

NOTE:

To transmit video and/or audio signals through the DisplayPort, you need a DisplayPort cable

(purchased separately).

NOTE:

One DisplayPort device can be connected to the DisplayPort port on the computer. The information

displayed on the computer screen can be simultaneously displayed on the DisplayPort device.

To connect a video or audio device to the DisplayPort:

1.

Connect one end of the DisplayPort cable to the DisplayPort port on the computer.

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