Gateway 3-Bay mBTX Pro, User Manual

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Connecting a projector or monitor
If your computer’s video card supports it (it must have two video connections), you can connect
an additional monitor or projector to your computer.
To use a projector or additional monitor:
1
Turn off your computer.
2
Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on your computer.
3
Turn on your computer.
4
Plug the projector or monitor power cord into an AC power outlet, then turn it on. Windows
recognizes the new hardware and searches for its driver. You may need to install the driver
from the disc supplied by the manufacturer or download the driver from the
manufacturer’s Web site.
5
After the driver is installed, right-click any empty space on the desktop, then click
Prersonalize . The Personalization menu opens.
6
Click Display Settings . The Display Settings window opens.
7
Right-click the second monitor icon (labeled 2 ), then click Attached .
8
Click Apply .
9
Adjust properties such as Resolution or Colors if necessary.
10
Click OK .
Connecting a television
The Video out or S-Video out jack on your computer lets you view your display on a television
screen using a standard RCA or S-Video cable.
Important
The dialog boxes shown in this section are examples only and may not represent
the actual screens on your computer.
Tip
For the location of the VGA port on your computer, see the “Back” on page 7
or the setup poster.
Important
The TV out feature is available only on computers that have a Video out or S-Video
out jack.