56Chapter 3.Using the computerConnecting an External Display DeviceIf you connect an external display device such as a monitor, TV,projector, etc., you can view the picture on the wider screen of theexternal device when you give a presentation or watch a video ormovie.Connecting to the monitor port (Optional)You can experience a wider screen by connecting the computer toa monitor, TV or projector with a monitor port.You can give better presentations by connecting the computer toa projector.The VGA adapter is optional and to be be purchased.1 Open the monitor port and connect the VGA adapter.Connect the VGA cable (15-pin) to the connected VGAadapter and then connect the other end of the VGA cable tothe D-SUB port of the monitor or the TV.xExternalMonitor TVProjectorzVGAAdapter2 Connect the power cord of the connected monitor, TV orprojector and turn the power on.Change your TV to external device mode when connecting tothe TV.