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    Using External Display

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by qsimpson, Aug 17, 2006.

  1. qsimpson

    qsimpson Notebook Evangelist

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    hmm how do i enable this so when i plug in my 19" widescreen to my DV2000T it detects it cause when i do it now nothing happens i went to display and chose multi-monitor but still nothing any ideas? :eek:
     
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    compaq64 Notebook Consultant

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    There should be a function key (press "fn" and a key). In my case I press fn and then press F4 im not sure with you though. When you do this it automaticly outputs to the monitor port (ajusting the resolution to the new screen) and shuts off the notebooks screen.
     
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    oh ya i see the f4 has the monitor looking thing on it ill try that when im near my monitor again thanks :p
     
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