Setting Display Resolution And Refresh Rate; Dual Independent Display Mode - Dell Latitude ATG D620 User Manual

Using the Display: Dell Latitude ATG D620 User's Guide
Press <Fn><F8> to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the
display and the external device simultaneously.

Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate

NOTE: Before you change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings
for future reference.
To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the
program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed.
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 supported values.
1. Click the Start button and click Settings→ 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. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab.
5. Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution.
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 entire screen cannot be displayed at one time. 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 or track stick 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 user's guide for the monitor.

Dual Independent Display Mode

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