Dell Latitude C600 - Manual (Page 38)

To see an image, turn on the external monitor or switch the video image to the computer’s display by
pressing on the keyboard or on an external keyboard if the
External Hot
Key option is enabled in the system setup program.
NOTE: If you are using your external monitor at a resolution greater than the display supports, the
simultaneous display feature is disabled. To use the display, switch to a resolution that the computer
supports, or disconnect the external monitor and restart your computer.
Using an External Monitor in Dual-Display Mode
With the Windows 98 operating system, you can use an external monitor as an extension of your display.
1. Connect the external monitor , TV, or projector.
2. Click the
Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
3. Double-click the
Display icon.
4. In the
Display Properties window, click the Settings tab.
5. Change the
Colors option to 256 Color or High Color (16 bit).
6. Change the
Screen Area to the appropriate size for your display.
7. Click the
Advanced... button.
8. When the
RAGE MOBILITY video driver properties window appears, select the Displays tab.
9. Click the
Monitor button.
The dual-display option is activated.
10. Click
Yes when prompted to restart your system.
11. When the system has restarted, open the
Display icon in the Control Panel.
12. Click the
Settings tab.
Two displays now appear in this window.
13. Click the display that is grayed out. When asked if you want to enable this display, click
Yes, and
then click
Apply.
Parallel Devices
You can attach a parallel device (usually a printer) to the 25-hole parallel connector. You can also connect
the diskette drive to the parallel connector.
Connecting a Diskette Drive to the Parallel Connector