Appendix C. Portable and mobile computer activation
Many mobile computers do not automatically turn on their external video
port when a projector is connected. Activation commands for some mobile
computers are listed in the following table. (If your computer is not listed or
the given command does not work, refer to the computer documentation for
the appropriate command.) On many mobile computers, the activation
function key is labeled CRT/LCD or with an icon such as:
Note: Visit http://www.infocus.com/for the most current activation chart. It
is located in the Service and Support link.
Note: Usually, pressing the key commands once activates the external video
port, pressing it again activates both external and internal ports, and
pressing it a third time activates the internal port. Refer to your
computer documentation for details on your specific model.
Computer Keycommand to
activate port
Key command to
deactivate port
Acer Ctrl+Alt+Esc (for setup) Ctrl+Alt+Esc (for setup)
AST* ** FN+D or Ctrl+D FN+D or Ctrl+D
Ctrl+FN+D Ctrl+FN+D
FN+F5 FN+F5
type from A:\IVGA\CRT type fromA:\IVGACRT
FN+F12 FN+F12
AMS FN+F2 FN+F2
AMT setupscreen setup screen
AT&T FN+F3 FN+F6 FN+F3 F+-F6
Advanced Logic Research Ctrl+Alt+V Ctrl+Alt+V
Altima Shift-Ctrl-Alt-C Shift-Ctrl-Alt-L
setup VGA/Conf.Simulscan setup VGA/Conf.Simulscan
Ambra** FN-F12 FN-F12
FN-F5 FN-F5
F2/Choose Option/F5 F2/Choose Option/F5
Amrel* ** setup menu setup menu
Shift-Ctrl-D Shift-Ctrl-D
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