Connecting VGA monitor to IdeaPad flex 15

I have connected an external VGA Monitor through the HDMI port (using an HDMI to VGA converter) but the computer won't recognize the monitor. I have tried re-starting the computer, then changing the configuration using (Win+P) to extend or duplicate but it doesn't display the image on the monitor. Could someone tell me what I'm doing wrong?

What is the make of the HDMI -> VGA adapter? I have this one: http://store.apple.com/ca/product/H9139VC/A/kanex-atv-pro-hdmi-to-vga-adapter-with-audio-support and will test to make sure the Flex 15 works with it.
*EDIT*
Plugged into my VGA projector, worked right away. Looks like, at first, the Flex 15 defaults to clone mode. You can switch these modes using Fn + F10, which might explain why it's not showing up.
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