Connect the external monitor to the laptop - how it works
This practical tip shows you how to connect an external monitor to your laptop.
How to connect an external monitor to your laptop
To connect an external monitor to your laptop, you should take the following steps to heart.
- First connect the external monitor to your laptop using the VGA or HDMI cable.
- Then start the laptop and the external monitor and right-click on your desktop.
- Then click "Screen Resolution". The window should now look like the screenshot.
- In this window, select the "Detect" item so that the second screen appears in your overview.
- Then click "Identify" to determine which screen is the external monitor and which is your laptop monitor.
- Decide which screen you want to be your main screen and choose the right one. Then check the "Use this screen as main screen" checkbox.
You can find out how to change the screen resolution in Windows in another practical tip.