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    Windows 7 + dock + external monitors

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by commander, Apr 5, 2011.

  1. commander

    commander Notebook Consultant

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    I just found that the Presentation Director is not supported in Windows 7! This tool was the best SW from Lenovo...

    How is it in Windows 7? Do everything work properly? Is switching configurable?

    Can I put running laptop to the dock and it will automatically switch to my two external displays?

    How well is configurations for projectors?

    I am worried about all of this.
    Thanks!
     
    commander, Apr 5, 2011
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  2. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    Never used that specific software, but windows 7 and a dock work very well. Used 2 lcds on my t400 when I loaded 7 and it worked very well.
     
    Thaenatos, Apr 5, 2011
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  3. alien911

    alien911 Newbie

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    Like sphinx I never used that software.

    I use my x200 with an ultrabay, connected to two monitors (vga and display port) and I'm having no problems when docking with win7. Although when i dock with the laptop is powered on I have to disconnect and connect my secondary monitor to get it to detect the monitor.
     
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  4. commander

    commander Notebook Consultant

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    OK, thank you. It seems it is no worry about that.
     
    commander, Apr 5, 2011
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  5. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    windows 7 have something similar, press Windows key on the keyboard + P. In that you can select various display options.
     
    lead_org, Apr 5, 2011
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    k2001 Notebook Deity

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    You can also press the fn+f7 which does the same function as window+p.
     
    k2001, Apr 5, 2011
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