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    Having problem with an external monitor!

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by X230_TUM, Aug 31, 2012.

  1. X230_TUM

    X230_TUM Newbie

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    I have recently bought a lenovo X230 laptop, I wish to use an external monitor, but unfortuntely the display on the external monitor is problematic. In fact, without the external monitor, the display of laaptop itself is Ok, but when i am connecting them to each other the quality of the display is decreasing :confused:
    So I would really appreciate, if anyone can give me some advises for display setting suitable for X230 (resolution, Hrz and etc)
    Tnx so much in advance.
     
    X230_TUM, Aug 31, 2012
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  2. JohnsonDelBrat

    JohnsonDelBrat Notebook Evangelist

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    Maybe a little more info? What is problematic? Are you trying to extend the desktop of your laptop to the external? Duplicate them? Or just use the external in place of the laptop monitor?

    When you say the quality is decreasing... what exactly do you mean by that? As in the resolution or the picture itself decreases?

    Little more info would help to isolate the issue.
     
    JohnsonDelBrat, Aug 31, 2012
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  3. herge2us

    herge2us Newbie

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    I have the same problem with X230t. Unable to have 1900x1200 on my old Samsung SyncMaster 2493HM with cable VGA to VGA on the dock station. The screen is oversize and I am unable to see the start button.
    Thanks for your reply!
     
    herge2us, Aug 31, 2012
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  4. gerryf19

    gerryf19 I am the walrus

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    so, did you right click the desktop, choose screen resolution, then adjust the monitors individually?
     
    gerryf19, Aug 31, 2012
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  5. herge2us

    herge2us Newbie

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    Yes I did adjust the monitors individually. Do you think the VGA connection is the problem?
     
    herge2us, Aug 31, 2012
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    That sounds like an overscan-related issue; see if changing some of these settings helps. While VGA is not ideal for a 1920x1200 monitor and DisplayPort is preferable, it should still work.
     
    MidnightSun, Aug 31, 2012
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    herge2us Newbie

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    Thanks for your replies. I am out but will try the proposed solutions and give an update.
     
    herge2us, Sep 1, 2012
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    herge2us Newbie

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    Hi!
    Here is my follow-up. I just bought and active displayport to DVI converter with a DVI cable connected to my monitor. My X230t is unable to identify my Samsung 2493hm. I have tried the displayport from the dock and from X230t without success. Very disapointed with the X230t.
     
    herge2us, Sep 6, 2012
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  9. pepper_john

    pepper_john Notebook Deity

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    which converter did you get?
     
    pepper_john, Sep 6, 2012
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  10. JohnsonDelBrat

    JohnsonDelBrat Notebook Evangelist

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    It is probably the adapter. I'm using a dvi to DP cord and it works just fine.

    I believe the one below is the one I bought (no branding on the actual cord to be sure), but I got the 6" version rather than 10.

    Newegg.com - StarTech Model DP2DVIMM10 10 ft. DisplayPort to DVI Video Converter Cable M-M
     
    JohnsonDelBrat, Sep 8, 2012
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    pepper_john, Sep 8, 2012
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