Dell D630 - LATITUDE ATG NOTEBOOK, User Manual

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Using the Display
Dual Independent Display Mode
You can attach an external monitor or projector to your computer and use it as
an extension of your display (known as "dual independent display" or "extended
desktop" mode). This mode allows you to use both screens independently and
drag objects from one screen to the other, effectively doubling the amount of
viewable work space.
1 Connect the external monitor, TV, or projector to the computer.
2
Under Pick a category , click Appearance and Themes .
3
Under
Pick a task...
, click the area you want to change, or under
or pick a
Control Panel icon
, click
Display
.
4
In the
Display Properties
window, click the
Settings
tab.
NOTE:
If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display
supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. For
more information, see your operating system documentation.
5 Click the monitor 2 icon, click the Extend my Windows desktop onto this
monitor check box, and then click Apply .
6 Change Screen resolution to the appropriate sizes for both displays and
click Apply .
7 If prompted to restart the computer, click Apply the new color setting
without restarting and click OK .
8 If prompted, click OK to resize your desktop.
9
If prompted, click Yes to keep the settings.
10
Click OK to close the Display Properties window.
To disable dual independent display mode:
1 Click the Settings tab in the Display Properties window.
2 Click the monitor 2 icon, uncheck the Extend my Windows desktop onto
this monitor option, and then click Apply .
If necessary, press <Fn><F8> to bring the screen image back to the computer
display.