i basically just want to test the monitor, make sure it's not my desktop's graphics card that is giving me funky colors on my PC. (yes i have the updated drivers for the card)...thanks
2007-11-09 01:28:55 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
Most laptops have a VGA connector on the side or back.
Plug it into that, and then there should be a Fn + F key combination that switches between the internal display and an external one.
2007-11-09 05:52:49 · answer #1 · answered by Simon T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need a VGA cable and a VGA out port on your laptop. Assuming you're using windows, right click on your desktop and go to Properties. Go to the Settings tab and right click on the box with the "2." Click Attached from the pop-up menu and your laptop's desktop should be cloned on the monitor now.
2007-11-09 02:10:24 · answer #2 · answered by blitz 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe. Some laptops do have a monitor connection on them where you can connect it. After that its usually some odd button combination to enable it. i think im my thinkpad i had it was fn + F4
2007-11-09 01:33:30 · answer #3 · answered by newton3010 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have the cable/adopter to connect to the monitor, Yes...
2007-11-09 01:44:52 · answer #4 · answered by Scott P 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes that is what i do with my laptop you should have a cable/adapter that can connect it to your laptop. i guess it would because there mainly used for powerpoints
2007-11-09 01:58:15 · answer #5 · answered by Josh N 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋