Need guidance connecting external display to Pro 13

Trying to setup LG IPS235V display with Macbook Pro 13. See menu on display and not clear how to navigate on 13?

schorner- There is plenty of room for the cables. Yes, I would have liked all cable inputs on one side, but you have more than enough slack to play with. I have the 13".
I am hooked up to the Apple 24" LED Cinema and there are no screen/video issues. Everything is same as my 15" MBP. A nice way to take the 13" Air and turn it into an iMac.
I bought the 24" when I knew the 27" was coming out. For me, the resolution of the 24" is better suited for me. Plus, the 27" is a monster. I had a 24" iMac when they first came out and ended up selling it because it was just too big. But this more wide ratio is much nicer.
So I wouldn't worry about using the 27". I'm sure it will look great.
Bryan

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