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    How do I switch to an external monitor?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by chinknflip, Nov 1, 2006.

  1. chinknflip

    chinknflip Notebook Enthusiast

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    hey guys,

    when i plug my external monitor in, nothing pops up. is there a hot key or something that i need to press to enable the exteral monitor? thanks
     
    chinknflip, Nov 1, 2006
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    soccy Notebook Geek

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    Fn+F10 for several times
     
    soccy, Nov 1, 2006
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    Redline Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

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    No, it depends on what laptop you have.
    Both of my Sonys have it as Fn+F7, my Toshiba has it as Fn+F10, and my Dell has it as Fn+F8....
     
    Redline, Nov 1, 2006
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    penetrode Notebook Enthusiast

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    could also be fn+f4

    one of the f keys should have a little monitor symbol
     
    penetrode, Nov 1, 2006
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  5. chinknflip

    chinknflip Notebook Enthusiast

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    cool thx guys; i appreciate your help.
     
    chinknflip, Nov 2, 2006
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