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External monitor connected to laptop - how to change screen resolution?

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  • 02-02-2006 4:53pm
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    Dimy
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    Hi all,

    I'm temporarily using my laptop as my desktop is in need of repairs. Anyway, I've connected my keyboard, mouse and 19" TFT from my desktop to my laptop. What's bothering me though is that I can't choose a higher resolution than 1024x768 on my 19" TFT which kinda looks horrible. It's the max resolution for my 14" laptop screen, but I kinda expected it to be able to use a higher resolution when connecting to a different monitor. My laptop is a Compaq Evo N1015v, but I don't think that matters much.
    Any ideas?

    Thanks,
    Dimitry


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    MiCr0
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    you need to disable the screen on your laptop when your using the tft

    function-f4 is generally how its done


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    Dimy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 709 ✭✭✭Dimy


    MiCr0 wrote:
    you need to disable the screen on your laptop when your using the tft

    function-f4 is generally how its done

    Crap...why didnt I think of that! :):p

    Thanks a lot, working great now.


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