Using An Extended Desktop; Using A Second Monitor - Gateway DX442XP User Manual

Using an extended desktop

If your computer supports dual monitors (it must have multiple monitor ports), you can use a
second monitor to roughly double the size of your Windows desktop. You can use the additional
desktop space to accommodate additional windows.
To turn on extended desktop:
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Using a second monitor

not represent the screens on your computer.
If your computer's video card supports additional monitors (it must have two video connections),
you can connect an additional monitor or projector to your computer.
To use a projector or additional monitor:
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Right-click any empty space on the desktop, then click Properties. The Display Properties
dialog box opens.
Click the Settings tab.
Click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), then click Extend my Windows desktop onto
this monitor.
Click Apply.
Help
For more information about using an extended desktop, click Start, then click
Help and Support. Type multiple monitors in the Search Help box, then press
E .
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You can open windows in your desktop and drag them over to the second monitor.
Important
The dialog boxes shown in this section are for demonstrative purposes only and may
Turn off your computer.
Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port
the location of the VGA port on your computer, see the poster or Reference Guide.
Turn on your computer.
on your computer. For
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