Selecting Graphics Modes - Sony VPCZ21L9E/B User Manual

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Selecting Graphics Modes

Selecting Graphics Modes
Connecting the supplied or optional docking station to your computer enables you to use both the graphics accelerators on
the docking station and on the computer.
About Graphics Modes with Graphics Accelerators
When connecting the docking station to your computer, you can use two graphics modes. Depending on the number of
external displays connected to the computer and the docking station, your computer automatically switches a graphics mode
to the optimal graphics mode.
❑ Computer Display mode
In Computer Display mode, your computer enhances its graphic performance by using the graphics accelerator on the
docking station when images displayed on the computer screen. This mode is suitable for when you use certain software
applications, such as game software, on the computer screen.
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You cannot view images on the external display(s) connected to the docking station in Computer Display mode.
❑ External Display mode
In External Display mode, you can extend your desktop across the external display(s) connected to the computer and the
docking station. This mode is suitable for when you play a video game only on the external display(s) connected to the
docking station.
The graphics accelerator on the computer is used to display images on the computer screen or the external display(s)
connected to the computer and the graphics accelerator on the docking station is used to display images on the external
display(s) connected to the docking station.
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