User's Manual
58 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.