Acer TravelMate 4720 Series, Service Manual

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Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
To enable the dual display feature of your notebook, first ensure that a second display is connected, then,
open the
Display Settings properties box using the Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop
and selecting Personalize . Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check
box Extend the desktop onto this monitor . Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to
complete the process.
Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows
on the same screen. To access this function, please go to
Start , All Programs and click on Acer GridVista .
You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:
Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad
Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
Acer GridVista is simple to set up:
1. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar.
2. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.
3. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer's
recommended value.
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