Dual Independent Display Mode; Swapping Primary And Secondary Displays; Microsoft Windows Xp; Windows 2000 - Dell latitude X1 User Manual

Dual Independent Display Mode
You can attach an external monitor or projector to your computer and use it as an extension of your display (known as "dual independent display" or
"extended desktop" mode). This mode allows you to use both screens independently and drag objects from one screen to the other, effectively doubling the
amount of viewable work space.

Microsoft Windows XP

1. Connect the external monitor, TV, or projector to the computer.
2. Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes.
3. Under Pick a task..., click the area you want to change, or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display.
4. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab.
NOTE: If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest possible
values. For more information, see your operating system documentation.
5. Click the monitor 2 icon, click the Extend my Windows desktop... check box, and then click Apply.
6. Change Screen Area to the appropriate sizes for both displays and click Apply.
7. If prompted to restart the computer, click Apply the new color setting without restarting and click OK.
8. If prompted, click OK to resize your desktop.
9. If prompted, click Yes to keep the settings.
10. Click OK to close the Display Properties window.
To disable dual independent display mode:
1. Click the Settings tab in the Display Properties window.
2. Click the monitor 2 icon, uncheck the Extend my Windows desktop... option, and then click Apply.
If necessary, press <Fn><F8> to bring the screen image back to the computer display.

Windows 2000

NOTE: The Windows 2000 operating system may not be available in certain countries.
The Windows 2000 operating system does not natively support dual independent display (extended desktop) mode on your computer. However, you can
download software from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com that lets your computer use two displays together to simulate dual independent display
behavior.
Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays
To swap your primary and secondary display designations (for example, to use your external monitor as your primary display):
1. Click the Start button and click Control Panel.
2. Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes.
3. Under Pick a task..., click the area you want to change, or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display.
4. Click Settings tab® Advanced® Displays tab.
See the documentation that came with your video card for additional information.
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