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How do I toggle between video outputs when using a laptop?

The following is a list of function keys used to toggle the video output on the most common manufacturers of laptops:

Acer: Fn + F5
Apple: Fn + F7
Compaq: Fn + F4
Dell: Fn + F8
Fujitsu: Fn + 10
HP: Fn + F4
IBM: Fn + F7
Panasonic: Fn + F3
Toshiba: Fn + F5

Tip: On a Windows-based laptop, a quick way to toggle the video output to an external display, like a projector, is to press the Windows button plus the letter P.