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    Samsung V25 -connecting a Monitor

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by rikeshk, Oct 17, 2008.

  1. rikeshk

    rikeshk Newbie

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    Hi

    I have connected a 2nd monitor to the laptop
    BUT - can ONLY get it to show the same image on the monitor as it does on the laptop.

    I want to use the monitor to extend the desktop - but i can not get an option up for it -

    Using the settings tab in properties - it only shows 1 monitor and does not acknowledge that i have connected a 2nd monitor to the laptop - EVEN though - the laptop is definitely outputting to the 2nd monitor because i have an identical image on it.

    Any advice or solutions???

    Thanks
     
    rikeshk, Oct 17, 2008
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Two thoughts:

    1. Did you try booting with the monitor attached. On older notebooks the external display could only be properly detected on boot up.

    2. Fn+ F4? (might be another key) may step you around various display options.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Oct 18, 2008
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