What is the process to setup dual monitors with a laptop with Logos? Thanks
Michael
I am not sure how much help I can be. ther are several levels to your question.
1. setting up the laptop, technically to allow two monitors. this setup pohysically and technically will depend on the laptop, and what it is capable of, and if you are just rying to add an additional monitor to the already viewable laptop, or if you are trying to use two seperate monitors with the laptop/clamshell closed. the basic answer to this part is that mostr all newer (last few years or more) laptops will automatically recognize a new screen. many require that it be plugged in and powerd on before you power on the laptop. adding a docking station will add variables to the mix as well.
2. assuming the above is completed, and you actually get an extended desktop to both screens and they arent just mirrored (both have the same "main" desktop) - getting L4 to work with them is nojt automatic, that I am aware of. you will need to just "stretch" the main L4 window to cover the realestate that you want across both monitors (again, extended desktops). if they are both the same resolution, then this is pretty easy. if they are different, then one of them will be bigger and not be fully used for L4, since there is no maximize to two different resolution monitors-function.
once you have the main window stretched, it is a matter of saving workspaces as needed. I hope this helps.
I personally have a couple 24" monitors on mine, and I personallly founjd the best use is to use one fully for Logos, and the second for the rest of the needs while studying. IE, word processor, powerpoint/slides, etc. this is also a great place top put L4 "flyout"/seperate windows as well.
I personally have a couple 24" monitors on mine, and I personallly founjd the best use is to use one fully for Logos, and the second for the rest of the needs while studying. IE, word processor, powerpoint/slides
How would you put Logos on one and Word on the other?
I personally have a couple 24" monitors on mine, and I personallly founjd the best use is to use one fully for Logos, and the second for the rest of the needs while studying. IE, word processor, powerpoint/slides How would you put Logos on one and Word on the other?
Michael - Using multiple monitors on laptops is a bit tricky because each manufacturer does things a bit differently. If you are trying to do this with a present laptop, it might be helpful to share the specs with other forum users.
In general terms, using multiple monitors can be done several ways. First, you can mirror your monitor. This is what you do when you are using powerpoint and both the laptop screen and the projector are showing the exact same image… they are "mirrored." The other way to use multiple monitors is to create a secondary desktop. When you do this, the images on the two screens will be different. The monitors will have a directional value to each other (i.e. "left and right" or "up and down." If your secondary monitor has a directional value to the right of your primary monitor, you can drag a window to the right and it will appear on the other monitor. In brent's example, you drag word or logos to the secondary monitor.
NOTE: the directional value does not (necessarily) have any correlation to where the monitor is physically located. In other words, the secondary monitor could be physically located to the left of your laptop, but have a directional value to the right. Normally this is undesired behavior, but you should be aware of it.
monitors is to create a secondary desktop
It is a brand new Dell with a HD 3000 intel graphics. How would you create the secondary monitor and do i run the risk of really messing something up? Thanks
do i run the risk of really messing something up?
I don't think so. It depends upon what you mean by "really messing something up." If you are not very familiar with the workings of your computer, it might be helpful to seek the help of someone from your church.
How would you create the secondary monitor
I will have to leave that question for a Windows users, preferably one with a Dell laptop.
The other way to use multiple monitors is to create a secondary desktop. When you do this, the images on the two screens will be different.
The Windows terminology for this is "extend these display"
This can be adjusted in both Windows and Mac.
Some laptops will automatically start sending a signal to a second monitor when you plug it in. Some require you to turn it on in Windows. Some require you to use the control interface for the graphics card. Others have a fn+Fsomething key combination that will turn it on (look at the color of the fn key and then look at the little pictures in that color on the Fkeys, typically it'll look like two boxes beside each other). Michael it really depends on your laptop. If you don't have a place to plug another monitor into your laptop you can purchase a USB to VGA to hook up a monitor.
monitors is to create a secondary desktop It is a brand new Dell with a HD 3000 intel graphics. How would you create the secondary monitor and do i run the risk of really messing something up? Thanks
Most Dell's have built in capabilities to run a second monitor or projector. When you plug in your second monitor you should be presented with a configuration screen from where you can choose your options. A Dell manual, or help file should explain this too you too, but if you can't find it, there's plenty of help on the web.
On my Dell Inspiron the F1 key has a default to bring up the dual screen dialog (either Fn-F1, or just F1, depending on how you have set up for F-key defaults on the Dell). The other way to access this is from the Display dialog, which you can get to through Control Panel and/or through the Intel icon in the systray. Note that you may not see the options for a second monitor, if you don't have one hooked up.
No, you can't really mess things up. To get to the screen I showed above right click on your desktop
The computer I'm on has a dedicated graphics card but my laptop has the same graphics as yours (albeit on an HP) the monitor should start when you plug it in. Dell's site will probably have help if there are any tricks to use an extra monitor.
On my Dell Inspiron the F1 key has a default to bring up the dual screen dialog (either Fn-F1, or just F1, depending on how you have set up for F-key defaults on the Dell). The other way to access this is from the Display dialog, which you can get to through Control Panel and/or through the Intel icon in the systray. Note that you may not see the options for a second monitor,
Hey guys, thanks. Am I understanding it right that it is as simple as hooking up the other monitor and hitting the fn+f key? How do I get Word (or Logos) to show on the other monitor? I am pretty computer knowledgable, but new at the dual monitor thing, so please pardon the "stupid" questions. Thanks!
How do I get Word (or Logos) to show on the other monitor?
When you have your monitors set up as two separate monitors (not one monitor mirroring the other), open Word > if it opens full screen click the 'Restore Down' button (the one between the Close ("X") and the Minimize ("-") on the top right of the window) > left-click and hold the top (AKA "Window Title") of the window and drag it to your 2nd monitor > release the left-click button > Maximize the screen, if you want (same button as before, new name when you hover it now), and it will fill the 2nd window.
If your second monitor is bigger than your laptop, you might want the extra real estate for Logos. In that case follow the same steps to put Logos in your 2nd monitor and leave Word on your laptop screen.
You can also use the Windows key + directional arrows to move windows between monitors. (It might take a couple of keystrokes but it's faster if your hands aren't on the mouse.
How do I get Word (or Logos) to show on the other monitor? When you have your monitors set up as two separate monitors (not one monitor mirroring the other), open Word > if it opens full screen click the 'Restore Down' button (the one between the Close ("X") and the Minimize ("-") on the top right of the window) > left-click and hold the top (AKA "Window Title") of the window and drag it to your 2nd monitor > release the left-click button > Maximize the screen, if you want (same button as before, new name when you hover it now), and it will fill the 2nd window. If your second monitor is bigger than your laptop, you might want the extra real estate for Logos. In that case follow the same steps to put Logos in your 2nd monitor and leave Word on your laptop screen.
Again, not to press, but is there a particular procedure in getting the 2nd monitor set up? Richard, you said something about the fn key, does that do it after I plug in the other montor?
Not quite sure what you're asking, but you won't be able to set up the 2nd monitor until you connect it to your laptop. Once you do, either a dialog will pop up automatically letting you set it up, or you can access the setup dialog in the other ways I described above. This is really not that difficult, and I know Dells are set up to accommodate traveling businessmen/women who need to hook up to a projector on the fly. The only difficulty is in understanding some of the obtuse language of the dialog itself, but by trial and error most folks can figure it out with a little time.
If you want more help on this, you may need to take this to a Dell forum or look this up on your own, as we are getting far afield of the main purpose of these forums. Another option is to sit down with someone from your congregation, or your local area who can show you exactly how this works. If you buy your 2nd monitor from a local store (not from the internet), the store sales people can usually tell you how this works too. Sometimes seeing it work, just once, is enough.
Again, not to press, but is there a particular procedure in getting the 2nd monitor set up? Richard, you said something about the fn key, does that do it after I plug in the other montor? Not quite sure what you're asking, but you won't be able to set up the 2nd monitor until you connect it to your laptop. Once you do, either a dialog will pop up automatically letting you set it up, or you can access the setup dialog in the other ways I described above. This is really not that difficult, and I know Dells are set up to accommodate traveling businessmen/women who need to hook up to a projector on the fly. The only difficulty is in understanding some of the obtuse language of the dialog itself, but by trial and error most folks can figure it out with a little time. If you want more help on this, you may need to take this to a Dell forum or look this up on your own, as we are getting far afield of the main purpose of these forums. Another option is to sit down with someone from your congregation, or your local area who can show you exactly how this works. If you buy your 2nd monitor from a local store (not from the internet), the store sales people can usually tell you how this works too. Sometimes seeing it work, just once, is enough.
Well, the main reason that I press is that I set dual monitors on our multimedia computers at my Church, but I do not remember how I did it. All i remember is that it was a mess getting those screens to do what I want them to do and I do not want the samne headache on my laptop.
After experiencing screen resolution technical glitches with a Dell XPS laptop this week, can appreciate headache concern. Test connection to one projector using a mini display port worked. However, later in the day, same adapter connection failed. Changing cables and connectors did not work; rebooting laptop had no effect.
Thankful had copied my presentation on USB thumb drive plus Audio Visual support having a MacBook Air available, which had PowerPoint installed that worked fine.
Personally looking forward to Apple MacBook Air model refreshes this year (perhaps June ?).
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