Sony PCG-V505 series User Manual
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Connecting peripheral devices
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Selecting display modes (PCG-Z1, PCG-V505 series)
Both models use the MOBILITY RADEON video controller. You can select which display is used when the
computer is connected to an external display. When you connect an external display, you can switch the
display between your computer's LCD and the external monitor.
Before you can select a display, you need to shut down your computer, connect the external display (FDP
(Flat Display Panel), panel or monitor to your computer, and restart.
computer is connected to an external display. When you connect an external display, you can switch the
display between your computer's LCD and the external monitor.
Before you can select a display, you need to shut down your computer, connect the external display (FDP
(Flat Display Panel), panel or monitor to your computer, and restart.
To select a display, proceed as follows:
1
Click the Start, then Control Panel.
The Control Panel appears.
The Control Panel appears.
2
Double-click Appearance and Themes, and then select Display.
The Display Properties dialog box appears.
The Display Properties dialog box appears.
3
Click the Settings tab.
4
Click the Advanced button.
The Sony Notebook LCD and MOBILITY RADEON Properties dialog box appears.
The Sony Notebook LCD and MOBILITY RADEON Properties dialog box appears.
5
Click the Displays tab.
Select the Monitor, Panel or FPD icon.
Select the Monitor, Panel or FPD icon.
6
Click Apply and then OK.
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You may not be able to display the computer LCD screen and an external display or a projector at the same time, depending on the types of computer
displays and projectors you are using.
displays and projectors you are using.
Before turning on the computer, turn on the peripheral devices.