9.9 Connecting an External Device
Connecting to the USB port
Your computer comes with three USB ports – which are one Type-C and two
USB 3.0 Type-A ports - compatible with all kinds of USB devices.
Once you plug a USB device into a USB port on your computer, Windows
automatically loads a driver for that device. After the driver has been loaded
one time, you can disconnect and reconnect the same device without performing
any additional steps.
Note:
If Windows requires you to install the driver before connecting, check the
documentation provided by the device's manufacturer before connecting the device.
To disconnect a USB storage device, make sure you click the Safely
Remove Hardware icon (as shown on the left) in the notification
area of the taskbar to remove the device before disconnecting.
Note:
If your USB device uses a power cord, connect the device to a power source before
connecting it.
Connecting to the HDMI port
You can connect your external display device such as a monitor, TV, or projector
to your laptop, if such device has a HDMI port. By doing so, you have a wider
view when you give a presentation or watch a video or movie.
1. Power off the external device;
2. Locate the HDMI port on your laptop;
3. Connect one end of your cable to the port, and the other end
to the port on the external device;
4. Power on the external device;
When connecting a TV, you may need to configure your TV to
external device mode;
5. Open the Settings screen, select <System>and then <Display>;
6. If your external monitor is detected, you will see the setting page similar to
the one as shown below;
7. Click <Multiple displays> to open
the drop-down list;
8. From the list, select your desired
monitor mode;
9. Click <Apply> and confirm your
setting.
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