How do I connect external monitors to the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 laptop? (Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 Portable Laptop Owner's Manual)

Answer

manuals.plus

Mar 06, 2025 - 10:38 PM


To connect external monitors to the Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 5 laptop, you can use the HDMI and Thunderbolt ports. The laptop supports up to 4 independent displays, including the native display. 

Here are the steps to connect external monitors:
1. Identify the type of port you want to use (HDMI or Thunderbolt) on the laptop and the corresponding port on your external monitor.
2. Connect one end of the appropriate cable (HDMI or Thunderbolt) to the port on the laptop.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding port on the external monitor.
4. Power on the external monitor and make sure it is set to the correct input source.
5. On the laptop, go to the display settings by right-clicking on the desktop and selecting "Display settings" or by accessing the settings through the Start menu.
6. In the display settings, you should see the external monitor listed. Click on the monitor and select the desired display mode (extend, duplicate, or second screen only).
7. Adjust the resolution and other display settings as needed.
8. Repeat the above steps if you want to connect additional external monitors.

Note: The maximum resolution and refresh rate supported by the HDMI and Thunderbolt ports may vary depending on the specific model and graphics configuration of your laptop. Refer to the product manual or contact Lenovo support for more detailed information.