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Using an extended desktop
If your computer supports dual monitors (it must have multiple monitor ports), you
can use a second monitor to roughly double the size of your Windows desktop. You
can use the additional desktop space to accommodate additional windows.
To turn on extended desktop:
1 Right-click any empty space on the desktop, then click Properties. The
Display
Properties
dialog box opens.
2 Click the Settings tab.
3 Click the second monitor icon (labeled
2
), then click Extend my Windows desktop
onto this monitor.
4 Click Apply.
5 You can open windows in your desktop and drag them over to the second
monitor.
Using a second monitor
If your computer’s video card supports additional monitors (it must have two video
connections), you can connect an additional monitor or projector to your computer.
To use a projector or additional monitor:
1 Turn off your computer.
2 Plug the projector or monitor cable into the secondary VGA port on your
computer. For the location of the VGA port on your computer, see the poster
or
Reference Guide
.
3 Turn on your computer.
Help
For more information about using an extended desktop, click
Start, then click Help and Support. Type multiple monitors in the Search
Help box, then press E
NTER.
Important
The dialog boxes shown in this section are for demonstrative purposes
only and may not represent the screens on your computer.