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Are you talking about a multi-monitor setup to expand your screen real
estate? Or just want to replace the laptop screen with the monitor? I don't have a
Dell, but if it's the latter, on my laptop I used Display Properties. Right
click on an empty part of the screen. It's the same dialog that changes the
resolution.
In a message dated 12/16/03 6:41:06 PM Pacific Standard Time,
mguess@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> 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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