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    How do I use my desktop peripherals (LCD monitor, mouse, keyboard, etc) with my G1S laptop.

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by bpana240, Aug 25, 2007.

  1. bpana240

    bpana240 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi All,

    I want to use my laptop as my desktop. Meaning I want hook all the peripherals to it. How do I go about doing this with out a docking station? Also is it possible to have my laptop lid closed while using my desktop monitor? Looking for a guide but can’t find one yet; any ideas.


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    Well, as long as the peripherals are USB, then you plug it into the USB ports. Same with the LCD monitor, just treat the notebook as if it was a desktop.

    I would not recommend closing the lid if the notebook is on, as the keyboard area is a ventilation area.
     
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    Will the notebook mointor turn off? I just wnat to use the external mointor.
     
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    Yes, you can toggle the output settings from CRT(external), internal(lcd) and dual(lcd+external)
     
    coriolis, Aug 25, 2007
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