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    Need help, Travelmate 2480 F5 + F5 Hot key not working

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by revelashayne, Nov 7, 2009.

  1. revelashayne

    revelashayne Newbie

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    I have an Acer Travelmate 2480 laptop and the Fn + F5 Hot Key is not working to change the display to an external monitor. Any advice would be appreciated.

    Thanks :confused:
     
    revelashayne, Nov 7, 2009
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  2. techiediva

    techiediva Notebook Consultant

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    if it has intel graphics, Ctrl+Shift+F11 to launch the intel utility. you can setup multiple monitors from there
     
    techiediva, Nov 7, 2009
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    revelashayne Newbie

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    No Intel graphics :-( Thanks anyway
     
    revelashayne, Nov 7, 2009
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    joblow Notebook Enthusiast

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    Are you using an HDMI monitor or something like that to split the display? Or are you using a VGA cable?
     
    joblow, Nov 10, 2009
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