Sony SVT212190X - Manual (Page 79)

The Multiple Monitors function allows you to distribute portions of your desktop across separate displays.
For example, if you have an external display connected to the monitor port, the computer screen and the
external display can function as a single desktop.
1. Right-click on the desktop and select
Screen resolution. (See
Opening the Desktop to open the
desktop.)
2. Select
Extend these displays from the drop-down list next to Multiple Displays and OK.
The setting options vary depending on the number of the connected external displays.
Note
Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function.
Certain apps may not be compatible with the Multiple Monitors settings.
Do not change the display settings while using video/image apps or playing DVDs, as it may cause
unsuccessful playback/display or unstable system operations.
Change the display settings after you exit the video/image app.
Hint
You can set the screen resolution for each display used for the Multiple Monitors function.
Selecting Display Modes
You can switch the display output between the computer screen and an external display connected to your
VAIO computer.
1. Turn on an external display.
2. Press and hold down the (Windows) key and press the
P key several times to select your desired
display output, and then press the
Enter key.
Note
If you disconnect a display cable (not supplied) while only an external display is selected as the display
output, it is hard to operate your VAIO computer because the computer screen is blank.
To switch the display output to the computer screen, press and hold down the (Windows) key and press
the
P key twice, and then press the Enter key.
The display switch may become unavailable or your VAIO computer may become unstable during video
playback. Exit the video playback app before switching the display output.
The display switch may not be available depending on the type of external display or projector.
Connecting a TV with an HDMI Input Port
You can connect a TV with an HDMI input port to your VAIO computer with an HDMI cable (not supplied).
Refer to the manual that came with your TV for more information on installation and use.