Almost all laptops, especially those made within the last few years,
have the ability to connect an external display, such as a CRT monitor,
flat panel display, or Projector, and have the display sent to that
device instead of to the laptop display.
Connect
the monitor, flat panel, or projector to the laptop's 15-pin video connection on
the back of the computer as shown to the right. Once connected, your laptop may
automatically switch to the new external display or you may be required to press
a sequence of keys in order to switch from the laptop to the external display.
The key sequence can vary depending on laptop, however is often either: Fn +
F3, F4, F5, F8, or F9. This means if you were
fore example to press and hold Fn + F3 at the
same time it'd switch between your laptop display to your external display. The
function key
will often be labeled as CRT/LCD
or have a picture of a monitor on the key or close to the key.
Unfortunately, the keys pressed to switch displays is dependent on the
model and manufacturer of the laptop. If none of the above key sequences
work, consult your laptop documentation or consult your laptop manufacturer.
Some
laptops also have the ability to have the display on both the laptop
and external display
or a single display at a time. Laptops with this ability can switch
between these modes by continuing to press the same function keys until
in the mode the user wants
If you are having doubts you can get in touch with a technician
you can get in touch with them through the website
www.thebestpcdoctor.com
Toll Free: 877 407 9229
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