Alt laptop monitor
Page 1 of 1
timechange01
VIP Member



Posts: 6650

PostPosted: Sat, 12th Nov 2005 20:13    Post subject: Alt laptop monitor
I have a monitor plug on the back of my laptop as any other laptop. After I plug a monitor to my laptop, what do I do?
Back to top
swingman




Posts: 3602

PostPosted: Sat, 12th Nov 2005 21:51    Post subject:
Assuming you are running some version of windows
Right-click on your desktop - select' Properties'
Select - 'Settings'
You will see a two monitors numbered 1 and 2.
Right-click the one numbered 2 - select 'Attached'
In the drop-down menu 'Display' select your second display and adjust the settings to those supported by the monitor, for eg 1024x768
You can also click on the 'Advanced' tab and make further adjustments on your setup. It depends on your specific laptop but there should be an option where you can select which of the two displays you want to use as primary. On my ATI powered notebook I can select a keyboard shortcut to switch on the fly between the two.
Back to top
whoKnows
VIP Member



Posts: 2972

PostPosted: Sat, 12th Nov 2005 22:08    Post subject:
Most notebooks have functions keys (there is usually a Fn key to trigger them) wich control the external vga.
Back to top
Page 1 of 1 All times are GMT + 1 Hour
NFOHump.com Forum Index - Hardware Zone
Signature/Avatar nuking: none (can be changed in your profile)  


Display posts from previous:   

Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum


Powered by phpBB 2.0.8 © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group