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    How do I quickly switch to an external LCD with my new HP with Vista?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by captnwolfy, Feb 24, 2008.

  1. captnwolfy

    captnwolfy Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,
    Sorry if this is a really newb question but I just got a new HP laptop with Vista, a first on both account for me.

    I watch movies frequently using my laptop and my LCD TV, using the vga port. On my old Acer (which had XP), which I just got rid of, it was as simple as hitting a pre-programmed "acer" laptop button which brought up display settings. From there one button gave me the option to switch to the external monitor.

    Is there a quick and simple way to do with with my HP laptop, maybe put a quick link on the desktop?

    Thanks in advance.
     
    captnwolfy, Feb 24, 2008
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  2. McGrady

    McGrady Notebook Virtuoso

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    I just plug mine in and it asks me if I want to dual monitor it or just show on the LCD.
     
    McGrady, Feb 24, 2008
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  3. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    Have you done Fn + F8?
     
    SmoothTofu, Feb 24, 2008
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    tumnasgt Notebook Evangelist

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    You probably have a hotkey on the keyboard, for example, on my Dell I press Fn+F8 and it toggles between the internal display, external display, and both.
     
    tumnasgt, Feb 24, 2008
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    on mine... it's Fn + F4
     
    Johnksss, Feb 24, 2008
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