I want to use my pc monitor instead of my laptop one because it bigger, Ive connected it but the monitor is blank, any help?
thanks
2007-09-29 02:15:09 · 7 answers · asked by harryarmy 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
the powerr on the monitor is on
2007-09-29 02:29:30 · update #1
On Windows XP, you can follow this guide, actually, for using BOTH monitors at the same time, which is quite useful. Its the same process as to use only your PC monitor, so you can choose :
http://freepctech.com/pc/001/guide_dual_monitors.shtml
If you have Windows vista, the difference is that you access the Display properties settings directly, it's not a tab. The rest is all the same :-)
2007-09-29 02:28:01 · answer #1 · answered by Caius 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1)Check the power cord.
2) Make sure the laptops resolution is with in the range of the new monitor.
3) If the laptop has settings for a second Monitor, make sure they are correct.
2007-09-29 09:24:10 · answer #2 · answered by baseballkeeper15 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some laptops need to have a docking station to do this be careful not to burn up your video card. after you check this out first right click on your desktop and look at your settings to see if you can use the monitor output hope This helps.
2007-09-29 10:56:11 · answer #3 · answered by Right 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their should be a port at the back for a normal monitor and mouse .
2007-09-29 19:24:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You normally need to press a key combination to change from laptop display to external display. The combination will be Fn and one of the function keys like F5 or something. (F5 is one of the more common ones but you may have a different setup)
2007-09-29 09:26:36 · answer #5 · answered by Rolsy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Odd - I've just done it with mine too! Have you got power to the monitor?
2007-09-29 09:18:40 · answer #6 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
possible do some firewire of USB adaptor I heard of long before back 2002
2007-09-29 09:32:54 · answer #7 · answered by one two 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋