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... logo key and key combination. This key combination functions as a toggle to the next display option. Dell QuickSet is required (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on an external monitor). Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results ...dialog box. 40 Using the Keyboard Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Puts the computer into hibernate mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a ...
... logo key and key combination. This key combination functions as a toggle to the next display option. Dell QuickSet is required (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on an external monitor). Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results ...dialog box. 40 Using the Keyboard Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Puts the computer into hibernate mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a ...
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...keys to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up-arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. Using the Ambient Light Sensor The ambient light sensor is located on... the and left-arrow key combination. If your portable computer or docking device. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you can enable or disable the ambient light sensor by pressing and the up , the ambient light sensor automatically...
...keys to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up-arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. Using the Ambient Light Sensor The ambient light sensor is located on... the and left-arrow key combination. If your portable computer or docking device. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you can enable or disable the ambient light sensor by pressing and the up , the ambient light sensor automatically...
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...to you. You can also adjust maximum and minimum brightness settings that are activated when you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear on either the computer display or the...electrical outlet. NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts the display backlighting on any of enabled or disabled. Dell™ QuickSet allows you enable the ambient light sensor and then use any external monitors or projectors. Press to enable or disable the ambient light sensor. NOTE: Rebooting the computer returns ...
...to you. You can also adjust maximum and minimum brightness settings that are activated when you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear on either the computer display or the...electrical outlet. NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts the display backlighting on any of enabled or disabled. Dell™ QuickSet allows you enable the ambient light sensor and then use any external monitors or projectors. Press to enable or disable the ambient light sensor. NOTE: Rebooting the computer returns ...
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... cannot be visible. Dual Independent Display Mode You can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on an external monitor, see your Dellinstalled operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best...
... cannot be visible. Dual Independent Display Mode You can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on an external monitor, see your Dellinstalled operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to offer the best...
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...the Settings tab→Advanced→Displays tab. See the documentation that came with your video card for example, to use your external monitor as your primary and secondary display designations (for additional information. 46 Using the Display To disable dual independent display mode: 1 Click... the Settings tab in the Display Properties window. 2 Click the monitor 2 icon, uncheck the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor option, and then click Apply. Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays To swap your primary display after docking):...
...the Settings tab→Advanced→Displays tab. See the documentation that came with your video card for example, to use your external monitor as your primary and secondary display designations (for additional information. 46 Using the Display To disable dual independent display mode: 1 Click... the Settings tab in the Display Properties window. 2 Click the monitor 2 icon, uncheck the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor option, and then click Apply. Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays To swap your primary display after docking):...
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... are using the AC adapter, and turn on . Verify that the light is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to read A D J U S T T H E BRIGHTNESS - Video and Display Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 75). Press and the up- If the AC adapter has a light, ensure...
... are using the AC adapter, and turn on . Verify that the light is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to read A D J U S T T H E BRIGHTNESS - Video and Display Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 75). Press and the up- If the AC adapter has a light, ensure...
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... quality and Screen resolution. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. Contact Dell (see "Obtaining Assistance" on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY...
... quality and Screen resolution. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. Contact Dell (see "Obtaining Assistance" on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY...