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    T61 Output to Ext Monitor Fuzzy

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by turdferguson, Mar 30, 2008.

  1. turdferguson

    turdferguson Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would have searched to solve my problem, but that appears to be disabled right now?

    I have a 14.1" Widescreen T61 and my external monitor is a Samsung 226BW, which runs native at 1680x1050. Unfortunately, the display settings via the Intel integrated graphics card (X3100) only go up to 1280x800.

    The text on websites and around icons is fuzzy and the top of the screen is cutoff slightly.

    How can I solve this issue? I am using the Samsung driver included with the monitor.

    Thanks!
     
    turdferguson, Mar 30, 2008
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    turdferguson Notebook Enthusiast

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    FYI...using the VGA output current, as I don't have the dock yet.
     
    turdferguson, Mar 30, 2008
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    Help please.
     
    turdferguson, Mar 31, 2008
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    batman5315 Notebook Evangelist

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    Use the presentation software from lenovo's website. it should open up a few things to play around with
     
    batman5315, Mar 31, 2008
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    Could be the cable? Shouldn't be fuzzy
     
    klutchrider, Mar 31, 2008
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    Its fuzzy because of the resolution is not native for that monitor. That video should be able to do 1680x1050 just fine. I would update the drivers for the video card. (Monitor driver isn't necessary)

    Also if your trying to use two monitors make sure you do a dual view versus clone. That way it won't be fixed to your laptop LCD's resolution.
     
    MaxGeek, Mar 31, 2008
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  7. turdferguson

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    I have tried the Presentation Director, but will look into it further.

    The cable is brand new and is working completely fine with another laptop; thereby, ruling out the cable as an issue.

    I am using the clone feature as I want to eventually close the lid on the laptop, put it in a dock, and use the external monitor only. Which setting should I use in this case?

    Thanks!
     
    turdferguson, Apr 1, 2008
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