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    Sony Z21 PMD and dual display questions

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by apexi350z, Sep 1, 2011.

  1. apexi350z

    apexi350z Newbie

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    Just got a Sony Z21, loved the lightweight so far! I have couple of questions hope someone can help me.

    1. I noticed when the dock is connected, and I have external monitor connected to the dock with the laptop cover open, the video will not display to the external monitor. Is it possible to have video on both the laptop and the monitor at the same time?

    2. If I can't get display to show on both the laptop and external monitor when the cover is open, then I want to leave the cover closed and turn on the laptop (like most other laptop when they are sitting on the dock). Is that a way to turn on the laptop without opening the cover? I tried to push the eject button on the dock, but it didn't turn it on. Can't find any other buttons when the cover is closed.

    Thanks for any info!
     
    apexi350z, Sep 1, 2011
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  2. TofuTurkey

    TofuTurkey Married a Champagne Mango

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    What happens when you press Fn F7?
     
    TofuTurkey, Sep 1, 2011
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    beaups New Jack Hustler

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    #1 yes, you just need to configure it (fn f7 is a good start).
    #2 no
     
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    apexi350z Newbie

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    ok, I will give it a try (fn f7)

    thanks!
     
    apexi350z, Sep 1, 2011
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