Chapter 2
Using your C5t/F5t
Setting display options 30
Setting display options
Use the procedures in this section to customize your display settings. You can adjust the
brightness level, rotate the display, and change the order in which the display rotates.
Adjusting the display brightness
Changing the brightness of the display is useful when you want to conserve battery power.
To adjust the display brightness:
1. Open
Motion Dashboard
.
2. Tap
Display
.
3. Move the Brightness slider to the desired level.
T
IP
:
For optimal battery conservation and viewability, set the brightness scale to the mid-point
or slightly above.
Rotating the display orientation
You can easily change the screen orientation to fit your current task. For example, you may
want to use the portrait orientation for filling out forms or reading a PDF or e-book. At other
times, you may want a landscape orientation for web browsing or sketching.
To rotate the display:
1. Open
Motion Dashboard
.
2. Tap
Display
.
3. Tap the
Rotate Screen
button.
Enabling or disabling automatic rotation
You can set the display to automatically rotate when you physically rotate the tablet. By
default, automatic rotation is disabled.
To enable or disable rotating the display automatically:
1. From the Windows® notification area, tap
Options
.
2. Select or clear the
Automatic Display Rotation
check mark.
Setting up an external display
You can use your tablet with an external monitor or projector.