How to Connect a Monitor to a Dell Laptop
Follow these steps to hook up your Dell laptop to an external monitor:
Can My Dell Laptop Connect to an External Monitor?
The motherboards in all Dell laptops have a built-in graphics card adapter port, which allows you to display your computer’s desktop on an external screen. Most external monitors are compatible with Dell laptops; you don’t need a Dell brand monitor.
VGA DVI S-Video HDMI DisplayPort
If your monitor and laptop have multiple compatible video ports, DisplayPort is the best option, followed closely by HDMI. DVI, VGA, and S-Video can only transmit video; the sound will come from your laptop, not the monitor.
Switch Between the Monitor and Laptop Display
The keyboard shortcut Fn+8 is the quickest way to switch between displays, but if that doesn’t work, you’ll have to do it manually. In Windows 10, go to Settings > System > Display, then select Detect under Multiple Displays. You’ll then be able to switch between screens.
