Dual independent display mode – Dell Latitude D630 User Manual

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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.

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