Using Dual Displays - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e User Manual

the Communications settings window, you can preview your video image and take a snapshot of your
current image.
You can also use the integrated camera with other programs that provide features such as photographing,
video capturing, and video conferencing. To use the integrated camera with other programs, open one of the
programs and start the photographing, video capturing, or video conferencing function. Then, the camera
will start automatically and the green camera-in-use indicator will turn on. For more information about using
the camera with a program, refer to the documentation that came with the program.
If you do not want the camera to be launched automatically when you press Fn+F6 or when you use a
program, press Fn+F6 to open the Communications settings window and click the Hide my camera image
button to disable the camera.
Configuring camera settings
You can configure the camera settings to meet your needs, such as adjusting the quality of the video output.
To configure the camera settings, do the following:
1. Press Fn+F6. The Communications settings window opens.
2. Click the Manage Settings button. The Communication Utility window opens.
3. In the Communications Utility window, configure the camera settings depending on your individual
needs.

Using dual displays

Using the Extend desktop function
Your computer supports a function named the Extend desktop. With the Extend desktop function, you
can display output on both the computer display and an external monitor. You can also display different
desktop images on each monitor.
You can use the Extend desktop function without changing any settings. If the function does not work, refer
to "Enabling the Extend desktop function" on page 48 to enable it.
Considerations for using the Extend desktop function
• If you want to show DOS full-screen while in the Extend desktop mode, only the primary display shows
DOS; the other display is blacked out.
If your computer has the Intel display adapter, you can designate the other display as the primary display
by doing the following:
1. Press Ctrl+Alt+F12. The Intel CUI window opens.
Note: For any combination of the Fn key and a function key, press the Fn key first; then, while holding
the Fn key down, press the desired function key.
2. Select Extended Desktop.
3. Change the setting to designate the primary display.
If your computer has the AMD
display as follows.
1. Right-click on the desktop, then select Screen resolution.
2. Select Extend these displays in Multiple Displays.
3. Change the setting to designate the primary display.
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display adapter, you can designate the other display as the primary
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