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b
Connect the DVI connector on the other monitor to the DVI (white) connector on the
computer.
NOTE: To connect a television to your computer, you must purchase an S-video cable, which is available
at most consumer electronics stores. An S-video cable is not included with your computer.
If one of the monitors is a television:
a
Connect one end of the S-video cable to the TV-OUT connector on the computer.
b
Connect the other end of the S-video cable to the S-video input connector on your
television.
c
Connect the VGA or DVI monitor as described on page 18.
3
Turn on the computer.
The Microsoft
®
Windows
®
desktop displays on the primary monitor.
4
Enable clone mode or extended desktop mode in the display settings.
• In clone mode, both monitors display the same image.
• In extended desktop mode, you can drag objects from one screen to the other, effectively
doubling the amount of viewable work space.
For information on changing the display settings for your video card, see the user’s guide in
the Help and Support Center (click the
Start
button, click
Help and Support
, click
User and
system guides
, click
Device guides
, and then click the guide for your video card).
Configuring Graphics Cards
Settings and Functions
Dell configured your graphics card for optimal performance with most games and other video
programs. However, some game manufacturers may recommend that you either change a setting or
enable or disable a certain function for a game to properly run. You may also want to readjust
settings to better fit your gaming style.
Some settings, such as Direct3D or OpenGL, enable you to adjust the card for higher performance
or for higher image quality. Other settings, such as contrast or color level, are cosmetic
adjustments.
Certain high-end graphics cards are available with TV-Out support, which enables you to connect a
television to your computer, in addition to the monitor. A TV-Out configuration is ideal for
watching movies using an optional DVD player or for giving presentations. For information on
connecting a television to your computer, see page 17.
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