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    xps m1530, working with another monitor

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by newtr0n, Jan 17, 2010.

  1. newtr0n

    newtr0n Notebook Guru

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    Im a newbie, and im wondering if i can use my dell xps 1530, and at the same time have an lcd screen connect to it, to do something else.

    I.E. in the laptop i have open firefox, and in the lcd a pdf file.

    Is that possible?
     
    newtr0n, Jan 17, 2010
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Yes. 10 char.
     
    Lithus, Jan 17, 2010
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    newtr0n Notebook Guru

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    thx a lot. Whats the command to swith the use of mouse and keyboard from one screen to another?
     
    newtr0n, Jan 17, 2010
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    The computer will treat it as just one large screen.
     
    Lithus, Jan 17, 2010
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    Yeah I got a XPS M1530 myself and have tried it on a LCD screen, what your saying would work fine.
     
    Avk11, Jan 18, 2010
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    Yes, run it in extended desktop mode and you can have 2 independent displays. The mouse will run across them. In your display properties you can decide how, side by side or stacked top/bottom.
     
    jwtarbaj, Jan 19, 2010
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