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    Problems with using TV as a display

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by RayDawg, Dec 24, 2010.

  1. RayDawg

    RayDawg Notebook Consultant

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    Whenever I use my tv as a display, several odd things happen:

    1. My desktop icons rearrange themselves. How do I prevent this?

    2. My desktop doesn't seem to fit (IE: the screen seems to trail off the edges). The tv's max resolution is 1920x1080p, yet I had to readjust the screen to 1818x1012. Is this normal, if not, how do I make my desktop fit on the tv?
     
    RayDawg, Dec 24, 2010
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    blab8811 Notebook Consultant

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    2. Open the Intel Graphic Properties and customize the Apect Ratio. There are 2 sliders there to adjust how far over the screen goes. I also have to do this when I connect my M11x to a TV.
     
    blab8811, Dec 24, 2010
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  3. RayDawg

    RayDawg Notebook Consultant

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    Does your desktop icons rearrange themselves whenever you connect to your tv?
     
    RayDawg, Dec 24, 2010
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    MSGaldenzi Notebook Deity

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    Thats a weird one... I am guessing that maybe you have your desktop full of icons and they are re-arranging to the new screen size. I only have 3 desktop icons and they are always in the same spot when connecting to my 62" TV.
     
    MSGaldenzi, Dec 27, 2010
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    Vidaluko Notebook Evangelist

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  6. jeremyshaw

    jeremyshaw Big time Idiot

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    lol, programs and games :p


    I just put everything pel-mel and curse when I cannot find my files after plugging it into a bigger screen :(
     
    jeremyshaw, Dec 27, 2010
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    slickie88 Master of Puppets

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    alien admin Notebook Enthusiast

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    nice!!! good info to know
     
    alien admin, Dec 27, 2010
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