3. Click the Settings tab, and then set the resolution by dragging the slider in the Screen Area box. In the Colors box, choose the number of colors from

the menu provided.

For more information, see your operating system documentation. If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display

supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest possible setting.

If You Have Display Problems

If your computer is receiving power, but nothing appears on your display (such as light, text, or graphics) or the display image does not appear as you would

expect, try the following measures to resolve the problem:

1. If the display is blank, you may be in standby mode. Press the power button to resume from standby mode.

If the display is blank and the power light-emitting diode (LED) is on, the display may have timed out. In this case, press any key on the keyboard

to resume normal operation.

2. If the low-battery light is blinking, connect the AC adapter to the computer or replace the battery.

3. Adjust the brightness.

4. If your computer is attached to an external monitor, press <Fn><F8> to switch the video image to the display.

Extended Desktop Mode

With the Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows 2000 operating system, you can use an external monitor as an extension of your display. The extended desktop

feature gives your computer the ability to display video of different content and resolution on both the computer display screen and the external display. To set

up your computer for extended desktop, perform the following steps:

1. Save your work, close all open files and application programs, and shut down the computer.

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