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    External Monitor Question

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Kluchy, Jun 15, 2013.

  1. Kluchy

    Kluchy Notebook Geek

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    I am thinking of buying a Dell UltraSharp monitor. However I have a few questions. When I plug my Laptop into my TV via HDMI I can only set my resolution to 1600x900 so it does not fit my TV screen. Is this a problem with my TV or because I am using HDMI?
    I plan to plug my M14x into my monitor via VGA will I be able to set my resolution to the max 1080p resolution will I be able to do this?
     
    Kluchy, Jun 15, 2013
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  2. abec

    abec Notebook Guru

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    I dont have any problem connecting to TV using hdmi or mini dp.
    Maybe problem with your screen resolution setting ?
     
    abec, Jun 15, 2013
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  3. Alienware-L_Porras

    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    I believe that you need to put both the PC and the screen on the same resolution. Use the max you can.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jun 19, 2013
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  4. Mastaa

    Mastaa Notebook Consultant

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    I believe you're using the option "duplicate desktop", where your notebook screen and tv show exactly the same -> requires same resolution.
    You have to choose one monitor to "extend" your desktop, then you will be able to set the resolution for both the monitors, e.g. your notebook screen 1600x900 and your TV 1920x1080.
    Works perfectly for me, yes, with HDMI.
     
    Mastaa, Jun 20, 2013
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  5. Kluchy

    Kluchy Notebook Geek

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    Thanks man!
     
    Kluchy, Jun 20, 2013
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