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Using Peripheral Devices

Selecting Display Modes

You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to your computer.

The procedure for selecting a display depends on the video controller used in the computer. See the online specifications for detailed information on the video controller.

If you want to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 81) for more information.

To select a display

Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator

1Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize.

2Click Display Settings.

3Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings.

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You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on the type of your external display or projector.

Before turning on your computer, turn on the external display.