Acer 8471G manual Acer GridVista dual-display compatible

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Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)

Note: This feature is only available on certain models.

Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start, All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:

1	2		1	2		1	3		1	3
				3		2			2	4

Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad

Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.

Acer GridVista is simple to set up:

1Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the taskbar.

2Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.

3Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.

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Note: Please ensure that the resolution setting of your second monitor is set to the manufacturer's recommended value.

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