HP 2169AF, 2186AF, 2509 To connect an IEEE 1394 device select models only, Using dual display mode

Add-On Devices

Connecting External Devices

Using dual display mode

You can extend your desktop by connecting an external monitor to your notebook.

1. Select Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display.

2. Select the Settings tab.

3. Select the second display, and then select the option to extend the desktop.

You can set different resolutions and numbers of colors for each display. However, using the Extended Desktop requires video memory for each display. For this reason, higher resolutions and higher numbers of colors may cause unexpected behavior on the displays. Try starting with 1024 × 768 resolution on the external display and

64 K colors (16-bit) on both displays. You can then try higher settings to see whether they work for your applications. In addition, certain operations such as playing DVDs and running 3D graphics require extra video memory, so you may have to adjust display settings.

If you’re playing a DVD movie, the movie will show only on the primary display. To change the primary display, go to the Settings tab of Display Properties (see the steps above), right-click the display you want, and select Primary.

	To connect an IEEE 1394 device (select models only)
	If your notebook has an IEEE 1394 port, you can use it to connect devices such as
	audio and video equipment, disk drives, printers, and other notebooks.
	Attach the device cable to the IEEE 1394 port. Windows automatically recognizes
	the device.
	The IEEE 1394 port is a 4-wire port. If you want to connect a device that has a
	6-wire plug, you can purchase a simple adapter if the device is unpowered, or a hub
	if the device requires power.
Note	If you have problems making this connection, go to the device manufacturer’s Web
	site for the latest version of the driver for the device.

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