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Using an extended desktop
If your computer supports dual monitors (it must have multiple monitor ports),
you can use a second monitor to roughly double the size of your Windows
desktop. You can use the additional desktop space to accommodate additional
windows.
To turn on extended desktop:
1
Right-click any empty space on the desktop, then click
Properties
. The
Display Properties
dialog box opens.
2
Click the
Settings
tab.
3
Click the second monitor icon (labeled
2
), then click
Extend my Windows
desktop onto this monitor
.
Help and Support
For more information about multiple
monitors, click
Start,
then click
Help and
Support
. Type the keyword
multiple
monitors
in the Search box, then click
the arrow.
4
Click
Apply
.
5
You can open windows in your desktop and drag them over to the second
monitor.
Summary of Contents for E-1500
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Page 57: ...CHAPTER 5 Sending and Receiving Faxes www gateway com 50...
Page 105: ...CHAPTER 8 Customizing Your Computer www gateway com 98...
Page 119: ...CHAPTER 9 Networking Your Computer www gateway com 112...
Page 135: ...CHAPTER 11 Recovering Your System www gateway com 128...
Page 149: ...CHAPTER 12 Maintaining Your Computer www gateway com 142...
Page 189: ...CHAPTER 14 Troubleshooting www gateway com 182...
Page 195: ...APPENDIX A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information www gateway com 188...
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