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    How to use a external monitor as your main.

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by FreddeN, Oct 27, 2011.

  1. FreddeN

    FreddeN Notebook Consultant

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    I have an HD monitor next to my M11x and I own a HDMI cable as well, so I want to use it. How do I turn the external monitor into my main screen? For example, I can close the laptop lid while using the other monitor and the laptop don't go into sleep mode etc...

    Thanks
     
    FreddeN, Oct 27, 2011
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  2. Rishwin

    Rishwin Notebook Deity

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    Go into power settings and set 'close lid' to 'do nothing'.
     
    Rishwin, Oct 27, 2011
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    tzc1215 Notebook Enthusiast

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    windows key+P
    cycles though the options
     
    tzc1215, Oct 27, 2011
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