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Using Peripheral Devices
Selecting Display Modes
You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to
your computer.
The procedure for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer. See the online specifications for
detailed information on the video controller.
If you want to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see
Using the Multiple Monitors
Function
for more information.
To select a display
Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator
1
Right-click on the desktop and select
Personalize
.
2
Click
Display Settings
.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings.
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You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on the
type of your external display or projector.
Before turning on your computer, turn on the external display.