How do I set up addl monitors?

How do I set up multiple monitors?

Hi wdl1001,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
You can connect an external display to the Thunderbolt port (or Mini Displayport, on older models) of your Mac. This article has some information to help you identify the display port on your Mac:
Mac Basics: Ports and connectors
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2494
You may need to use an adapter to connect your display to your Mac. This article has more information about Apple video adapters:
About Apple video adapters and cables
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3235
Once your display is connected to your Mac, you can configure it using the Displays section of System Preferences. See this article for more information:
OS X: How to use multiple displays with your Mac in Mountain Lion and earlier
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5019
Best Regards,
Jeremy

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