Expansion Options

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Using an external monitor

3Release the Fn key.

TECHNICAL NOTE: You can also change these settings using the Display Properties Box.

Set the option for the video controller by clicking Start, pointing to Settings, Control Panel and clicking Display Properties. Choose the Settings tab, click the Advanced Properties button and select S3 DuoView+.

For more information on switching the display output, see Display modes on page 221.

Adjusting the quality of the external display

To obtain the best picture quality from your television (or other video display device), you may need to adjust the video settings. See the video device documentation for additional configuration steps.

TECHNICAL NOTE: In order to use one of the simultaneous modes, you must set the resolution of the internal display panel to match the resolution of the external display device.

Video limitations

Keep in mind that the quality of the display will be limited to the capabilities of the external video device.

Since most televisions and video projectors overscan by 15 to 20 percent, some of the desktop will be outside the viewing area. You can view the edge of the desktop by scrolling to it.