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    power off the tft of m9750

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by AzadKing, May 28, 2008.

  1. AzadKing

    AzadKing Newbie

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    Hello,

    i'm using dual view and just want to watch movies over the tv screen. But i don't know how to switch off the tft of the laptop without killing the signal to the tv ??

    HELP
    :)
     
    AzadKing, May 28, 2008
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  2. Lessaj7

    Lessaj7 Notebook Evangelist

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    Close the lid?
     
    Lessaj7, May 28, 2008
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    crystak Notebook Evangelist

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    Go to power settings -> choose what closing the lid does (on vista; there should be a similar option on XP) and select "Do nothing".

    Then close the lid and the second display should still be on.
     
    crystak, May 28, 2008
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  4. AzadKing

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    hmm it shut downs than ? so i must turn off to take any action when i close it?
     
    AzadKing, May 28, 2008
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  5. AzadKing

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    hmm it works well... thank you guys :)
     
    AzadKing, May 28, 2008
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