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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.
Help & Support
For more information about using an
extended desktop, click Start, then click
Help and Support. Type the phrase
multiple monitors in the Search box,
then click the arrow.
5 You can open windows in your desktop and drag them over to the second
monitor.
Using a second monitor
Important
The dialog boxes shown in this section
are for demonstrative purposes only and
may not represent the screens on your
computer.
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 hardware reference.