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Which port are you connecting the extra monitor to?
Is your laptop video card made to work with a 2nd monitor?
Some of the newer laptops (2001 or newer) can use a 2nd monitor since the
video card is designed that way.
I have 2 Compaqs from 2000 and had to get a "Margi" card adapter for the 2nd
monitor.
This built-in capability would be an important feature for someone looking
to buy a new laptop.
I think it really depends on the built-in video card capabilities.
Also, on laptops, most of the video is *very* hard to upgrade as it's too
integrated to the rest of the system.
Hope this is helpful.
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From: "Michael Guess" <mguess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <omega-list@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 6:40 PM
Subject: Laptop w/ external monitor
> Guys,
>
> Sorry for the off-topic post, but I recall seeing earlier posts on how
some
> of you used an external monitor with their laptop. I couldn't find that
> info in Purebytes, so I'm asking here. I just bought a Dell Inspiron 1100
> and want to connect my old 17" NEC 5FGp monitor to it. After connecting
the
> cable, turning on the monitor, then turning on the laptop I never got the
> Hardware Wizard. So, I tried doing it manually, but could find nothing on
> external monitors. Ditto re info in the Manual or FAQ's. The laptop's
> running under XP Pro.
>
> This is such a common combination I would think, but I'm having no luck.
> Can anyone guide me as to how to get my laptop to recognize this monitor?
> The F2 setup doesn't show it either. Any additional tips on usage after
I'm
> hooked up would also be appreciated.
>
> Thanx all,
>
> Michael
>
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