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    Acer problem with external monitor

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by steve11, May 9, 2007.

  1. steve11

    steve11 Newbie

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    Hi all,

    I just started connecting my Acer laptop to a Samsung external 19 inch LCD monitor.

    But the external monitor shows very fuzzy images.

    I believe the problem is related to Acer laptop being at 1280x800 and Samsung not accepting that.

    Samsung 931BF
    Acer Aspire 5100

    Please help.

    steve
     
    steve11, May 9, 2007
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    bump desperate for an answer
     
    steve11, May 9, 2007
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  3. Lil Mayz

    Lil Mayz Notebook Deity

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    What connection are you using. VGA or S-Video?

    I'm assuming you are using VGA. Try pressing your external monitor quick key. That should adjust the resolution, contrast, brightness, and all other image settings.
     
    Lil Mayz, May 9, 2007
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    Lil Mayz

    Thanks for you reply. I am using the VGA.

    What is the "external monitor quick key"? I am very computer savvy but don't know what that is. Please help.

    steve
     
    steve11, May 9, 2007
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    DrewN Notebook Evangelist

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    The Samsung Monitor has a different resolution than 1280x800, it's 1280x1024. Make sure you're setting the Samsung to its native resolution.
     
    DrewN, May 9, 2007
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