Swapping Primary And Secondary Displays - Dell Precision M20 User Manual

Windows 2000
NOTE: The Windows XP operating system does not support large desktop display mode.
To activate large desktop mode on two external displays that are attached to the VGA or DVI connectors on the docking device, your computer must be
connected to the docking device and the portable computer display closed. To activate large desktop mode on the portable computer display and a single
external display, connect the external display either to your portable computer or the docking device, and keep the portable computer display open.
1. Connect the external monitor, TV, or projector to the computer or docking device.
2. Open the Control Panel and double-click the Display icon.
3. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab.
4. Press <Fn><F8> until the display that you want to use as primary (left-most or top-most) display is set as the primary display.
5. Open the Control Panel and click Display Properties.
6. Click the Settings tab and click Advanced.
7. On the next screen, click the ATI Displays tab which shows several different display options.
NOTE: You may need to try different settings depending on your display setup.
8. Click the red (off) and green (on) indicators in the upperleft corners until the two displays that you want to use show green. Both displays should now
be active in clone (or simulscan) mode.
9. Press the right-arrow or the down-arrow button on your keyboard to specify a horizontal or vertical display setup, and click Apply.
Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays
To swap your primary and secondary display designations (for example, to use your external monitor as your primary display after docking), open the Control
Panel, click the Display icon® Settings tab® Advanced® Displays tab. See the documentation that came with your video adapter for additional information.
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