Using the Duplicate or Extend desktop function
With the Duplicate desktop function, you can display the same output on both the computer display and
an external display. You also can display different desktop images on each monitor with the Extend
desktop function.
You can use the Duplicate or Extend desktop function without changing any settings. If the function does
not work, refer to the following topic on how to enable the Duplicate or Extend desktop function.
Enabling the Duplicate or Extend desktop function
To enable the Duplicate or Extend desktop function, do the following:
1. Connect the external monitor to your computer; and then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet.
2. Turn on the external monitor.
3. Tap the display-mode icon
in the Function mode, and then select
Duplicate
or
Extend
.
To change the resolution for each monitor, do the following:
1. Right-click anywhere on the desktop, and click
Screen resolution
.
2. Click the
Monitor-1
icon, which is for the primary display (the computer display by default).
3. Set the resolution for the primary display.
4. Click the
Monitor-2
icon, which is for the secondary display (the external display by default).
5. Set the resolution for the secondary display.
6. Click
Advanced settings
and set up the color quality on the
Monitor
tab.
7. Click
OK
to apply the changes.
Considerations for using the Extend desktop function
•
In Extend desktop mode, only the primary display shows DOS full-screen, and the other display is
blacked out.
• If your computer has the Intel graphics card, you can designate the primary display by doing the following:
1. Right-click anywhere on the desktop and select
Screen Resolution
.
2. Click the desired display image and select the
Make this my main display
check box.
3. Click
OK
.
• When an application using DirectDraw or Direct3D is running in full-screen mode, only the primary display
shows the output.
• You cannot use the display switching function when you are in Extend desktop mode.
Using audio features
Your computer is equipped with the following items:
• Built-in microphones
• Built-in speakers
• Combo audio connector, 3.5 mm (0.14 inch) in diameter
Your computer also has an audio chip that enables you to enjoy various multimedia audio features, such
as the following:
• Compliant with Intel High Definition Audio
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