Using Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display | Dell Vostro 1000

the desktop may no longer be visible. To view the parts of the video image that are not visible, you can use the touch pad or track stick to "pan" (or move) the image up, down, left, and right.

NOTICE: You can damage an external monitor by using an unsupported refresh rate. Before adjusting the refresh rate on an external monitor, see the user’s guide for the monitor.

Using Both a Monitor and 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.

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Uninterruptible Power Supplies Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Connecting a Network or Broadband Using Blank CDs and DVDsInstalling a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory Card Physically Connecting to a Network or Microsoft Windows Firewall Enabling/Disabling the Wireless NetworkMobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Contents 118 Dell Technical Update Service 111116 117 129 External Keyboard problems 129Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 140 Contents Using the Operating System Media 157 Video and Display Problems 141Using Windows Vista System Restore 149 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 154 180 177179 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 179 Contents Finding Information With your computer What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Microsoft Windows License Label Use the Service Tag to identify yourComputer when you use Your call when contacting support Site How to find information about myHow to connect to the Internet Tips articles from technicians online Describes your problem Updates appropriate for your ConfigurationHow to use the Windows operating Problem into the Search box, click Files Microsoft Windows System RestoreRestore your operating system Returns your computer to an earlier About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationAbout Your Computer Front View Display latches Power button Device status lightsSpeakers Touch pad buttons V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S About Your Computer Y B O a R D a N D W I R E L E S S S T a T U S L I G H T S Optical-drive-tray eject button Left Side ViewAir vent Optical drive bay Card reader USB connectors About Your ComputerRight Side View Hard drive ExpressCard slot USB C O N N E C T O R S RJ-45 RJ-11 USB connectors Video connector AC adapter connector Network connectorBack View Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor Module cover Battery Hard driveBottom View Release About Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Computer Microsoft Windows XP Transferring Information to a New Computer To copy data from the old computer On the old computer, insert the wizard disk Click Start→ Run Microsoft Windows Vista Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable Setting Up Your Computer Line Conditioners Power Protection DevicesUninterruptible Power Supplies Surge Protectors Setting Up Your Computer Using the Display Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Using a Projector Windows Vista Using Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display Click OK to close the Display Settings window Using a Monitor as Your Primary Display Using Catalyst Control Center Using Hot Keys Using the Desktop ShortcutLaunching Catalyst Control Center Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Adjusting Keyboard SettingsSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch pad Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Battery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery Charge Charge Gauge Microsoft Windows Power MeterCheck the Battery Charge Check the Battery Health Standby Mode Conserving Battery PowerLow-Battery Warning Power Management Modes Hibernate Mode Press the power button Close the display Press FnEsc Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the BatteryAccessing Power Options Properties To remove the battery Replacing the Battery Battery-bay latch release Storing a Battery CD/DVD tray Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying a CD or DVD Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the Volume Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD To copy the CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDsMedia Type Read Write Rewritable DVD-Writable Drives Helpful Tips Mute icon Using Multimedia Volume icon Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes Using Multimedia ExpressCard Blanks Using CardsUsing Cards ExpressCards ExpressCard Using Cards Installing an ExpressCard Release latch Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Media Memory Cards Installing a Media Memory Card Media memory card slot Removing a Media Memory Card Using Cards Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Setting Up and Using NetworksConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using Networks Checking Your Wireless Network Card Wireless Local Area Network WlanWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Completing the Connection to the Wlan Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Microsoft Windows FirewallMobile Broadband card is listed under Modems Setting Up and Using Networks Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Security Cable Lock If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking Software Securing Your Computer Securing Your Computer Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin Before Working Inside Your Computer Press the power button to ground the system board Hard Drive Optical DriveOptical drive Device security screw Hard drive screws Foam packaging Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory Memory module Clips 2 per connector Notch Modem Adding and Replacing Parts Hinge Cover 101 KeyboardHinge cover 102 Keyboard cable Plastic bar on Keyboard connectorKeyboard 103 Wireless Mini-CardMini-Card Metal securing tab Mini-Card 105 Connector Coin-Cell BatterySystem board Antenna cables 107 Display Screws Display cable Lift the display away from the computer 108Board 109 110 Dell Technical Update Service TroubleshootingDell Diagnostics Troubleshooting 113 114 Dell Diagnostics Main MenuOption Function Tab Function 115 Dell Support Dell Support Center 117 Dell PC TuneUpClick the Dell Support icon Desktop 118 Dell PC CheckupDell Network Assistant DellConnect Click the Windows Vista Start button and click Computer Drive ProblemsOptical drive problems Click Start and click My Computer Problems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW drive Hard drive problems 121 Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 122 Click Start→ All Programs→ Modem Helper 123 Error Messages 124 125 Windows XP 127 Ieee 1394 Device Problems ExpressCard Problems External Keyboard problems Keyboard Problems129 130 Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer does not start Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Computer stops responding131 Solid blue screen appears Dell MediaDirect problems132 Other software problems Memory Problems133 Run the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Network Problems134 Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Power Problems135 136 137 Printer Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Scanner Problems138 139 No sound from headphonesNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Remote Control ProblemsShut down the computer Disconnect the mouse 140 If the display is blank Video and Display Problems141 142 If the display is difficult to read Identifying Drivers What Is a Driver?Drivers If only part of the display is readable Using Windows Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 145 Using the Drivers and Utilities Media Troubleshooting 147 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems Restoring Your Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter Creating a Restore Point Using Windows Vista System Restore149 150 Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State 151 Restoring the Computer to the Default Factory Configuration Before You Begin Using the Operating System Media152 153 Restoring Your Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Enabling System Restore Using Dell PC Restore155 Troubleshooting 157 Troubleshooting Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features159 160 161 Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Packing the Computer 162 Travel Tips 163 Traveling by Air 164 165 Contacting DellContacting Dell 166 167 Specifications 168 ATI R485M 169 170 171 172 Reduced under certain power-intensiveConditions. See Power Problems on Information on battery life 173 174 Appendix Using the System Setup ProgramAppendix 175 176 Viewing the System Setup Screens 177 Commonly Used Options 178 Changing the Boot Sequence 179 Cleaning Your ComputerPerforming a One-Time Boot Computer, Keyboard, and Display Mouse Touch Pad CDs and DVDs Floppy Drive181 FCC Class B FCC Notice U.S. Only 183 Macrovision Product Notice 184 185 Glossary 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 IndexIndex 204 See also hard drive See also optical drive 205 206 207 208 209 WWAN. See Mobile Broadband 210