Using The System Utilities; Acer Gridvista (Dual-Display Compatible) - Acer TravelMate 6460 Service Manual

Using the System Utilities

Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.

Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

Note: This feature is only available on certain models.
Settings
To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then select
Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and
then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new
settings and click OK to complete the process.
Apply
Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on
the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start > All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You
may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:
Start All Programs
Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad
Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Acer GridVista is
simple to set up:
1. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar.
2. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.
3. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
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Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor
Note:
Settings
Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor
Start All Programs
Start Control Panel Display
(2)
OK
Start Control Panel Display
(2)
OK
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