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    2nd Monitor do anything good with it?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by NiSmO, Apr 2, 2006.

  1. NiSmO

    NiSmO Notebook Guru

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    I have a compaq preserio R4000 and im wondering if i plug in the monitor can i get it too show me something else then what the built -in monitor is showing? hope that makes sence lol thx alot
     
    NiSmO, Apr 2, 2006
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    chinna_n Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, you can and that is what mostly it is used for. I used to have Outlook and browser on my Laptop and main development window( Eclipse) on a 19" external monitor.
     
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    NiSmO Notebook Guru

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    Do i need any programs to do this? thx alot for the reply
     
    NiSmO, Apr 2, 2006
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    NiSmO Notebook Guru

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    I got it working! i made my too monitors work as 1 and then just put the other program i need in the other window! really cool and handy! thank you! is ther anything else u can do wit this? like for games? that would be cool!
     
    NiSmO, Apr 2, 2006
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    Reize Notebook Virtuoso

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    You can play it on one monitor and watch a movie on the other..
     
    Reize, Apr 2, 2006
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  6. NiSmO

    NiSmO Notebook Guru

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    savage! im gonna try that lol do my homework on 1 and play cs on the other F's here i come! lmao
    thank alot lads cheers!
     
    NiSmO, Apr 2, 2006
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    zasboy Notebook Enthusiast

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    What you are doing is typically call a "dual monitor" setup. For the people who are curious:
    - Goto your display properties
    - Look at your display settings
    - You should see a virtual window mark "2"
    - That's your second monitor which you can hook up a monitor or even a TV too
    - Click on it, and click the "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor" box
    - Click apply or ok
    - Viola, dual monitor setup

    I have a dual monitor setup on my desktop computer and a program I use which is really handy is call "Ultramon". It allows for a second taskbar, multiple backgrounds, and various cool features. And the best part is, it's independant from the main monitor. Meaning, you can have two complete different background on two monitors, taskbars will show only the program which it is on(1st monitor or 2nd monitor), and other stuff.
    Ultramon Software
    This program will work with any multiple monitor setup, 2-3-4-etc. You might want to give it a try. Note that it's a demo.

    -Thanks
     
    zasboy, Apr 2, 2006
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    NiSmO Notebook Guru

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    that program was great! lol thx alot really makes watching movies and MSN easier!
     
    NiSmO, Apr 4, 2006
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