User Manual

54 Using the Display
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.
4 Click the monitor 2 icon, click the Extend my Windows desktop... check box, and then click Apply .
5 Change Screen Area to the appropriate sizes for both displays and click Apply .
6 If prompted to restart the computer, click Apply the new color setting without restarting and
click
OK .
7 If prompted, click OK to resize your desktop.
8 If prompted, click Yes to keep the settings.
9 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... option, and then click Apply .
If necessary, press <Fn><F8> to bring the screen image back to the computer display.
Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays
To swap your primary and secondary display designations (for example, to use your external monitor as
your primary display):
1
Click Start → Control Panel → Display .
2 Click the Settings tab → Advanced → Identify .
See the documentation that came with your video card for additional information.