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Using the Display
When you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and
turned on, the image may appear on either the display or the external device.
Press <Fn><F8> to switch the video image to the integrated display only, the integrated display and an
external CRT monitor simultaneously, an external CRT monitor only, the integrated display and external DVI
monitor simultaneously, and external DVI monitor only.
NOTE:
: You cannot use <Fn><F8> to switch the video image between the integrated display and an
external S-Video device.
Setting Display Resolution
To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video controller and the display must support the
program, and the necessary
Before you change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for future reference.
NOTE:
Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best performance with
your Dell-installed operating system.
If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust
automatically to the closest possible setting.
NOTE:
As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen.
If the video resolution setting is higher than that supported by the display, the computer enters pan mode. In
pan mode, the screen cannot be completely displayed. For example, the taskbar that usually appears at the
bottom of the desktop may no longer be visible. To view the rest of the screen, use the touch pad to pan up,
down, left, and right.
NOTICE:
You can damage an external monitor by using an unsupported refresh rate. Before adjusting
the refresh rate on an external monitor, see the monitor user's guide.
Microsoft® Windows® XP
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. Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution.
Windows 2000
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Display icon and click the Settings tab.
3. Try different settings for Colors and Screen area.
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video drivers must be
installed.
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