CHAPTER 3: USING YOUR LAPTOP

Extending the Desktop

1.With the external display connected, right-click on the desktop and select Personalize.

2.Select Connect to a projector or other external display in the upper left portion of the screen.

3.Click Connect Display.

4.Select from the below options that appear on the screen:

• Duplicate my display on all displays (mirrored)

• Show different parts of my desktop on each display (extended)

• Show my desktop on the external display only

5.Click Apply to apply your changes and then click OK to exit the Display Settings control panel.

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Alienware M17X manual Extending the Desktop