I have it plugged into my laptop but it just reads 'no signal' - what software do I need to make laptop communicate with monitor?

Please read my response to your other similar query.

So you're saying you've tried connecting to other devices to no avail?
Might be worth reading the direction carefully. Sometimes there's a reset/rescan button(small) on the mouse that needs to be engaged after everything is plugged in.

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ERR1 indicates a speed issue. In this case, the motor speed as reported from the optic sensor differs

from the speed setting.

Analysis: Optic sensor signal issue -- Either the optic sensor signal is not right, or it is read incorrectly, or

the signal is not reaching the display.

test the speed sensor for open or faulty. clean it, and tight the connector very well. see the diagram attached. However RUN the software calibration for easy fix it.

God bless you

If it's a wired USB mouse, then the laser may not be getting a good reading, try using a mouse pad. If you don't have one, then use something else that is not reflective material. If it is wireless, then the receptor (the part you plug into your PC/laptop) may not be getting a good signal. Make sure there is nothing blocking the path between the receptor and the mouse. Or maybe the battery needs to be replaced.

You have the following options.

1. Move closer to the router

2. Purchase and install a wireless usb adapter that plugs into your usb port from Tiger Direct at: http://www.tigerdirect.com

3. Try using another client to manage your wireless. Usually there are 2 ways to manage your wireless on the laptop. You can use the software that came with your internal wireless card or you can use Windows (zero config) to manage your wireless. Which ever one you are now using, switch to the other. Open the software that controls your wireless and look through the tabs searching for where it will say something like "Let this tool Manage the Wireless" or "Let Windows Zero Config Manage the Wireless". Which ever one it is using switch to the other by checking or unchecking the box. Most times one will produce a better and stronger signal than the other.

Even a new computer needs updates, the driver and software is only as up to date as it was when the laptop was first manufactured. Try plugging the laptop in wired and go to Sylvania

Because it not getting the video signal from you laptop VGA output jack, you need to use the keyboard combination key to slect between internal (laptop screen) or external or both. Read your laptop user manual, most laptop uses Fn key and either F5, 6, or 7 to select the displays.
You also need to make sure the video resoliton is not too high for the monitor to display otherwise you will get 'format not supported' or 'out off range' showing on the monitor.

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but may as you know that the anttena for wi fi in the laptops located in the side of monitor so it is polarization issue sure when you open the laptop screen it will be different when you close it to put it inside the docking station>>>to solve this you can change the direction of your router anttena


wish that will be helpfull
shadi

reset the settings to factory default. when you plugged it into the 2nd computer, it searched for matching resolution, to no avail. when you put it back with yours, it was on the default setting.

Plugging into the laptop as an alternative monitor needs you to set the Laptop to divert the signal to the external monitor.
As you did not mention the laptop I cannot go further  except to suggest you read the manual with regard this situation.
On some models of laptop this function is actuated  by pressing a certain key- which may have for example a BLUE symbol on  in the front edge whilst pressing another key in the region of the space bar with a blue symbol on it.
Then manual will tell all