Using the Extend desktop function
Your computer supports a function named the Extend desktop. With the Extend desktop function, you can display output on both the computer display and an external monitor. You can also display different desktop images on each monitor.
You can use the Extend desktop function without changing any settings. If the function does not work, refer to “Enabling the Extend desktop function” on page 44 to enable it.
Considerations for using the Extend desktop function
•If you want to show DOS
If your computer has the AMD® display adapter, you can designate the other display as the primary display by doing the following:
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2.Select Extend these displays in Multiple Displays.
3.Change the setting to designate the primary display.
•When an application using DirectDraw or Direct3D is played in
•You cannot use the display switching function when you are in the Extend desktop mode.
Enabling the Extend desktop function
To enable the Extend desktop function, do the following:
1.Connect the external monitor to the monitor connector; then connect the monitor to an electrical outlet.
2.Turn on the external monitor.
3.Press F6, then select Extend.
To change the resolution for each monitor, do the following:
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2.Click the
3.Set the resolution for the primary display.
4.Click the
5.Set the resolution for the secondary display.
6.Place the icons for the monitors so that they touch.
Note: You can set the monitors in any relative position, but the icons must touch each other.
7.Click OK to apply the changes.
Note: To change the color settings,
Using audio features
Your computer is equipped with the following:
•Combo audio jack, 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) in diameter
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Your computer also has an audio chip that enables you to enjoy various multimedia audio features:
