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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.

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.

To turn on extended desktop:

1Right-click any empty space on the desktop, then click Properties. The Display Properties dialog box opens.

2Click the Settings tab.

3Click the second monitor icon (labeled 2), then click Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor.

4Click Apply.

5You 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:

1Turn 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.

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