External monitor problem?

wally222 · 02-12-2007, 08:52 PM

I have just connected an external monitor to my laptop. However, when I try to watch movies, I can't see the picture on the monitor, but I can see it on the laptop screen itself. I tried this in Windows Media Player as well, and the same result occurred. Are there any settings I might need to change?

billygt · 02-12-2007, 09:09 PM

Do you have a keyboard shortcut that would say something like "CRT" look like two screens with a vertical bar between

billygt · 02-12-2007, 09:11 PM

see attachement

wally222 · 02-12-2007, 09:20 PM

hmm i'll go check...and if it does, do i just press that?

kgordon · 02-13-2007, 05:43 PM

Are you connecting this monitor through a monitor connection on the back or through an s-video cable? If its through a monitor connection on the back of the lap top, right click on desktop, go to properties and there should be a drop down menu for selecting monitors, only one should be turned on, change that to 2. If its s-video, hold down the Fn button and the crt/lcd button and there should be a pop-up asking for tv, tv and monitor or just monitor.

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wally222 Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 33	External monitor problem? I have just connected an external monitor to my laptop. However, when I try to watch movies, I can't see the picture on the monitor, but I can see it on the laptop screen itself. I tried this in Windows Media Player as well, and the same result occurred. Are there any settings I might need to change?

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billygt Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: not an english place Age: 20 Posts: 28	Do you have a keyboard shortcut that would say something like "CRT" look like two screens with a vertical bar between __________________ 98% of the teenage population will try, does or has tried smoking pot. If you're one of the 2% who hasn't, copy & paste this into your signature Last edited by billygt; 02-12-2007 at 09:10 PM. Reason: image

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billygt Bronze Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: not an english place Age: 20 Posts: 28	see attachement Attached Images __________________ 98% of the teenage population will try, does or has tried smoking pot. If you're one of the 2% who hasn't, copy & paste this into your signature

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02-12-2007, 09:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
wally222 Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 33	hmm i'll go check...and if it does, do i just press that?

02-13-2007, 05:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
kgordon Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 52	Are you connecting this monitor through a monitor connection on the back or through an s-video cable? If its through a monitor connection on the back of the lap top, right click on desktop, go to properties and there should be a drop down menu for selecting monitors, only one should be turned on, change that to 2. If its s-video, hold down the Fn button and the crt/lcd button and there should be a pop-up asking for tv, tv and monitor or just monitor.