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Make sure your PC (or phone), the external display, and the cable all support DisplayPort or MHL alternate modes. The DisplayPort Alternate Mode lets you project video and play audio on an external display that supports DisplayPort. HDMI is the standard connection used by most televisions and monitors, and should be familiar to most people. Be aware, however, as there are variants. There are micro-HDMI and even mini-HDMI connectors, as well as the standard full size, so make sure you select the right cable. Yes. Adapters and Adapter cables are available to connect DisplayPort over USB-C to DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI, and VGA monitor inputs.
Make sure the USB-C connector on the adapter is securely plugged into the USB-C port on your Surface. If your Windows 10 phone is already running the latest version of Windows 10 Mobile, try to connect your device to a Windows 10 PC instead. Change the input on the external display to the connection type that you are using. On some Acer monitors, you will need to use the DP Alt setting when connecting with USB-C. Terms Apply. Promotion ends 3 December 2023. Items are subject to availability. Max 5 units per customer. Yes. Adapters and Adapter cables are used to connect DisplayPort over USB-C to an HDMI/VGA input on the HDTV. If the HDTV has a DisplayPort input, then a USB-C to DisplayPort adapter cable can be used to provide DisplayPort display capability.Your PC is providing power to other devices, so it has temporarily limited the power it provides to the device you just connected to. Use a USB-C to DisplayPort adapter to connect from a USB-C port on the notebook, to a display port on an external display
If you have a USB-C analog audio adapter connected to your PC, unplug it, then connect a USB-C digital audio adapter instead. USB-C connectors that support the DisplayPort over USB-C will normally include the DisplayPort (DP) logo near the connector. Your PC might not provide enough power to the USB device. Please connect your device to external power, or try using a different PC. Usually, a task which should essentially be “plug this into this” becomes complex and time consuming. However, don’t let this dissuade you from accomplishing your monitor goal, just make sure you do plenty of research before buying a cable, and make sure it’s the one you need.
A battery icon with a warning on it appears in the system tray to indicate that a slow charger is connected, and the battery is discharging. The Slow charger notification might appear too.