Microsoft Windows XP | Dell UY691 manual

Using an External Monitor Simultaneously as an Extension of Your Computer Display

You can attach an external monitor or projector to your computer and use it as an extension of your display (known as "dual independent display" or "extended desktop" mode). This mode allows you to use both screens independently and drag objects from one screen to the other, effectively doubling the amount of viewable work space.

To use extended desktop mode, perform the steps in the following section that corresponds to the operating system your computer is using.

Microsoft® Windows® XP

1Connect the external monitor, TV, or projector to the computer.

2Click Start→Settings→Control Panel.

3Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes.

4Under Pick a task..., click the area you want to change, or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click

Display.

5In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab.

NOTE: If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. For more information, see your operating system documentation.

6Click the monitor 2 icon, click the Extend my Windows desktop... check box, and then click Apply.

7Change Screen Area to the appropriate sizes for both displays and click Apply.

8If prompted to restart the computer, click Apply the new color setting without restarting and click

OK.

9If prompted, click OK to resize your desktop.

10If prompted, click Yes to keep the settings.

11Click OK to close the Display Properties window.

To disable dual independent display mode:

1Click the Settings tab in the Display Properties window.

2Click the monitor 2 icon, uncheck the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor option, and then click Apply.

If necessary, press <Fn><F8> to bring the screen image back to the computer display.

Windows Vista®

1Click the Windows Vista Start button, , and click Control Panel.

2Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution.

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User’s Guide Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Using the Keyboard Setting Up and Using Networks Securing Your Computer Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Traveling With Your Computer Adding and Replacing Parts 149 Drivers and Utilities CD Finding Information Quick Reference Guide Dell Support Website support.dell.com Icon in the Microsoft Windows taskbar To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuicksetFor more information on Dell QuickSet, see Dell QuickSet on Front View About Your Computer Track stick Light is flashing Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View D I O C O N N E C T O R S Right Side View Back View Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device About Your Computer Bottom View To prepare the new computer for the file transfer Transferring Information to a New Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Windows Vista Battery Performance Using a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge Gauge Power Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Standby Mode Hibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryReplacing the Battery Storing a Battery Numeric Keypad Using the KeyboardKey Combinations System Functions Power Management BatteryDisplay Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Changing the Track Stick Cap Customizing the Touch Pad and Track StickPull the cap off the track stick Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard Playing CDs or DVDs Using Multimedia Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeVolume Control Window Volume Control Buttons Adjusting Brightness Using the Display Click the Windows Vista Start button →Control Panel Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows XP Click the Start button and click Control Panel Using the Ambient Light Sensor Ambient light sensor Using the Display Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableSetting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Setting Up a Network in Microsoft Windows VistaChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Setting Up and Using Networks Checking Your Mobile Broadband Card Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Network Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Internet Connection FirewallFor information about Dell QuickSet, see Dell QuickSet on Button →Help and Support Setting Up and Using Networks Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard Using CardsCard Types Card Blanks ExpressCard PC Card Removing a Card or Blank Using Cards Security Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerSmart Cards About Smart Cards Installing a Smart Card Passwords Using an Administrator Password Using a Primary/System Password Using a Hard Drive Password Trusted Platform Module TPM Enabling the TPM Feature Security Management Software Computer Tracking SoftwareIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Securing Your Computer Troubleshooting Diagnostic LightsDiagnostic Light Codes During Post Computer. If the computer starts Dell Diagnostics Dell Technical Update ServiceWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Troubleshooting Accessing the Dell Support Utility Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Drive Problems Hard drive problems CD and DVD drive problemsProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Right-click Local Disk C Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Troubleshooting Click Start→Control Panel→Add or Remove Programs Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsFor Windows XP For Windows Vista Lockups and Software Problems External keyboard problemsUnexpected characters Computer does not start up Other software problemsComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Network Problems Memory ProblemsIf necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program General Power Problems PC Card or ExpressCard Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Docking Power ConsiderationsMemory modules see Memory on Scanner Problems Printer Problems Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from headphones No sound from integrated speakers If the display is blank Video and Display Problems If only part of the display is readable If the display is difficult to read System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreensOverview System Setup Screens Commonly Used SettingsChanging the Boot Sequence Changing COM Ports Performing a One-Time Boot System Setup Program Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer Attach a name tag or business card to the computer Traveling by Air Travel Tips What Is a Driver? Reinstalling SoftwareDrivers Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 101 Restoring Your Operating System 103 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Ensure that Turn off System Restore is unchecked Using the Operating System CD 105 106 Before You Begin Adding and Replacing PartsRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Hard Drive Follow the procedures in Before You Begin on 108 109 Media Bay Returning a Hard Drive to DellRemoving the Device Security Screw 111 Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices Hinge Cover 113 Keyboard Keyboard Keyboard screws 115 Memory Memory module 117 Memory module Wireless Cards Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card119 Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Cards 121 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Cards 123 FCM Flash Cache Module FCM card 125 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Coin-Cell Battery 127 128 129 Dell QuickSet 130 131 Specifications PC/SC 132 Lvds 133 134 135 136 137 138 Getting Help Technical Support and Customer ServiceObtaining Assistance 139 DellConnect Online Services AutoTech Service Problems With Your OrderAutomated Order-Status Service 141 142 Before You Call Contacting Dell For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL143 Visit support.dell.com Appendix Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display Touch Pad Mouse Floppy DriveCDs and DVDs FCC Notice U.S. Only Macrovision Product NoticeFCC Class B 147 148 149 Glossary 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 Video resolution See resolution