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the desktop may no longer be visible. To view the parts of the video image
that are not visible, you can use the touch pad or track stick to pan (or move)
the image 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.
Using Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display
You can attach an external monitor or projector to your computer and use it
as an extension of your display (known as dual independent display or extended
desktop mode). This mode allows you to use both screens independently and
drag objects from one screen to the other, effectively doubling the amount of
viewable work space.
To use extended desktop mode, perform the steps in the following section
that corresponds to the operating system your computer is using.
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP
1
Connect the external monitor, TV, or projector to the computer.
2
Click
Start
→
Settings
→
Control Panel
.
3
Under
Pick a category
, click
Appearance and Themes
.
4
Under
Pick a task...
, click the area you want to change, or under
or pick a
Control Panel icon
, click
Display
.
5
In the
Display Properties
window, click the
Settings
tab.
NOTE: If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display
supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. For
more information, see your operating system documentation.
6
Click the monitor 2 icon, click the
Extend my Windows desktop...
check
box, and then click
Apply
.
7
Change
Screen Area
to the appropriate sizes for both displays and click
Apply
.
8
If prompted to restart the computer, click
Apply the new color setting
without restarting
and click
OK
.
9
If prompted, click
OK
to resize your desktop.