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The WinBook XL2 computer is equipped with features that can make your computing more enjoyable.  One of these features is giving the user the ability to project the picture on their internal screen to external sources.  Currently, the WinBook XL2 has three different ways that you can do this.

External Monitor

1. Make sure the computer is turned completely off.
2. Look on the back of the computer for a 15-pin female port; this is where the external monitor plugs into the notebook.  Open the door on the back of your computer to view the ports included on the machine.
3. Plug in the monitor to the port on the back of the notebook.
4. Make sure that your external monitor is plugged into a power source and that the monitor is turned on.
5. Turn on the machine and boot to Windows 98.  During boot you may or may not have a picture on your external monitor.
6. Once in Windows 98, you will be able to project to the external monitor.
7. Using FN+F2, you will be able to toggle between three display types:  LCD only, CRT (External) only, and simultaneous display.
8. This will give you a display on both an external monitor and the internal monitor.  This display setting will go back to normal (internal display only) on the next boot.  If you wish to permanently display to both the external monitor and the internal monitor please follow the next few steps.
9. Power down the notebook.
10. Once the computer is off, turn it back on and hold down the del key on the keyboard.
11. This process will take you to the BIOS.
12. In the BIOS, the mouse will not work so you have to use the directional arrow keys on the keyboard.
13. Hit the down arrow until “Advanced CMOS setup” is highlighted and then hit Enter.
14. The first option is “Select Display Type”.
15. Hit your PgDn key until the setting is Simul.
16. Press ESC, F10, Enter.  The computer will be rebooting.
17. This will allow you to have both the monitor and internal display on simultaneously without having to hit any keystrokes during boot.

Television using the RCA Jack

1. Locate the RCA jack on the back of the WinBook XL2.  The RCA jack is the second port in from the right when looking at the back of the unit.  For more information on the different ports on the XL2, consult the owners’ manual that came with the computer.
2. After the television and computer are connected via a RCA cable, power on the XL2 and hold down the del key.
3. We are now in the BIOS.
4. Press the down arrow until “Advanced CMOS Setup” is highlighted and then hit Enter.
5. The first setting is “Display Type”, set this setting to “Simul”.  To do this, press the PgDn key on the keyboard until “Simul” is the setting.
6. Arrow down to “TV Display” and set it to “NTSC” if it is not already on that setting.
7. If you need to change the setting, press the PgUp key on your keyboard.
8. Arrow down to “Display Expansion Mode” and set it to enabled if it is not already set. 
9. Press ESC, F10, Enter.  The system should be rebooting.
10. Turn on your television.
11. Enable the television to accept video from an external source.
    
    Note:  To enable your television to accept video from an external source, please consult the owner’s manual or manufacturer of your television.
    
    
12. Once your television is set to accept video, the picture on your computer should be on the television.
13. If the picture is not on your television, toggle the FN+F2 keys on the keyboard.  During this procedure, the picture will be on the television or the LCD screen.
14. If you would like to have the picture on both the television and the LCD go to Start, then Settings, and then Control Panel.
15. Once in Control Panel, double-click on the Display icon.
16. Click on the Settings tab at the top of the screen.
17. Click on the Advanced button.
18. Click on the Displays tab.
19. Put a check mark in the box under Television.
20. Click on the Apply button.
21. A message will appear on your screen stating “Your desktop will now be reconfigured.  If your screen does not appear, Windows will reset your desktop in 15 seconds.  Do you want to reconfigure your desktop?”.  Click on the Yes button.
22. Now click on the Yes button again.
23. The picture should now be on your television and your LCD.

Television using the S-video port

1. Locate the S-video port on the back of the WinBook XL2.  The S-video port is the first port in from the right when looking at the back of the unit.  For more information on the different ports on the XL2, consult the owners’ manual that came with the computer.
2. After the television and computer are connected via a S-video cable, power on the XL2 and hold down the del key.
3. We are now in the BIOS.
4. Press the down arrow until “Advanced CMOS Setup” is highlighted and then hit Enter.
5. The first setting is “Display Type”, set this setting to “Simul”.  To do this, press the PgDn key on the keyboard until “Simul” is the setting.
6. Arrow down to “TV Display” and set it to “NTSC” if it is not already on that setting.
7. If you need to change the setting, press the PgUp key on your keyboard.
8. Arrow down to “Display Expansion Mode” and set it to enabled if it is not already set. 
9. Press ESC, F10, Enter.  The system should be rebooting.
10. Turn on your television.
11. Enable the television to accept video from an external source.
    
    Note:  To enable your television to accept video from an external source, please consult the owner’s manual or manufacturer of your television.
    
    
12. Once your television is set to accept video, the picture on your computer should be on the television.
13. If the picture is not on your television, toggle the FN+F2 keys on the keyboard.  During this procedure, the picture will be on the television or the LCD screen.
14. If you would like to have the picture on both the television and the LCD go to Start then Settings and then Control Panel.
15. Once in Control Panel, double-click on the Display icon.
16. Click on the Settings tab at the top of the screen.
17. Click on the Advanced button.
18. Click on the Displays tab.
19. Put a check mark in the box under Television.
20. Click on the Apply button.
21. A message will appear on your screen stating "Your desktop will now be reconfigured.  If your screen does not appear, Windows will reset your desktop in 15 seconds.  Do you want to reconfigure your desktop?". Click on the Yes button.
22. Now click on the Yes button again.
23. The picture should now be on your television and your LCD.

If you have any questions of concerns regarding the connection of the WinBook XL2 to an external display device, feel free to e-mail WinBook Technical Support.

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