Configuring A Windows Laptop For Use With The Lid Closed - Belkin Dual Video Docking Stand User Manual

CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
Connection and
Installation Procedures
Windows Shortcut
Windows 8/Windows 7
Press < (Windows) > + <P> button to bring up the menu below, and then
select a desired option.
Note: Windows 8 also allows you to use the above shortcut to manage your
displays, but it is displayed in a different GUI interface. The above image is
from a Windows 7 operating system.
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SECTIONS
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Configuring a Windows Laptop for Use with the Lid Closed

Windows 8
1. Right-click on the "Windows 8 Tile Screen" and select "All Apps."
2. Navigate to "Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Power."
3. Click on the "Change what Closing the Lid does" link.
4. Under the "When I Close the Lid" heading, set both the "On
Battery" and "Plugged In" options to "Do nothing."
5. Click the "Save Changes" button, and close all applicable
Windows that were opened to navigate to this section.
Windows 7/Windows Vista
1. Click on the Windows Start icon and type "Closing the Lid" in the
search field.
2. Click on the "Change what Closing the Lid does" link.
3. Under the "When I Close the Lid" heading, set both the "On
Battery" and "Plugged In" options to "Do nothing."
4. Click the "Save Changes" button and close all applicable
Windows that were opened to navigate to this section.
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