1.Press Ctrl+Alt+F12. The Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel window opens.

2.Select Advanced Mode and click OK.

3.Select Multiple Displays.

4.In the Operating Mode field, select either of the following options and finish other configuration.

Single Display: Depending on your configuration, the computer output is displayed either on the computer display or the DVI monitor.

Clone Displays: The same computer output is displayed on both the computer display and the DVI monitor.

Extended Desktop: Different computer output is displayed on the computer display and the DVI monitor.

Considerations for attaching a DVI monitor

Connect the DVI monitor to the expansion unit, and turn it on before you turn on the computer. Otherwise the system cannot recognize that the monitor that is connected. If the option for enabling the DVI monitor in the Display Properties window is not displayed, try closing the window and opening it again. If the option still is not displayed, make sure that the connector of the monitor is attached firmly, and repeat the procedure for attaching the monitor.

Using the Mini DisplayPort connector

Your computer has a Mini DisplayPort connector, a digital display interface for connection to various external devices, such as CRT monitors, projectors, or even high-definition televisions. This compact connector enables a plug-and-play setup and supports adapters that can plug into DVI, VGA, or HDMI connectors.

The Mini DisplayPort connector of your computer supports audio as well as video streaming.

Setting up a presentation

Note: If your computer is a Windows 7 model, it does not support Presentation Director, but the Fn+F7 or Win+P key combination is available for switching display output to a connected projector.

Presentation Director provides an easy way to set up your computer to help you give presentations, even when you are away from your office.

Use Presentation Director to adjust resolution settings and temporarily disable power management timers to ensure an uninterrupted presentation.

Presentation Director has some predefined presentation schemes. To apply a presentation scheme, press Fn+F7.

To start the Presentation Director program, see “Accessing ThinkVantage applications” on page 14.

Projecting video

To display information and make presentations, you can attach a data projector to your computer. Attach the data projector to the monitor connector on your computer.

Note: It might take several seconds before the projector displays the image. If you do not see your desktop displayed after 60 seconds, try pressing Fn+F7 to switch between different display output locations.

You can create a presentation scheme by following the instructions of Presentation Director, with the projector attached to your computer. You can save the scheme for a future presentation with the same equipment.

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Lenovo 2344BMU Setting up a presentation, Using the Mini DisplayPort connector, Select Multiple Displays, Projecting video

2344BMU specifications

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