A Couple External Monitor Questions

jmFightSpam · Jan 18, 2008, 11:57 AM

Hi,

I have a MacBook Pro, 15", Intel Core 2 Duo. I run Windows Vista a lot via Boot Camp.

I have an LG Flatron 22" external monitor hooked up via the DVI-VGA converter cable that came with the MacBook Pro.

1. I am trying to use the "Extend My Monitor" so that my MacBook Pro becomes the secondary monitor. It is to the left of my external monitor as I face it. But, for the life of me, I can't figure out how to make moving the mouse and windows to the left from my external monitor to the MacBook Pro monitor work. I am only able to move things right -- which makes it a little bit unnatural. Anyway to change the direction?

2. I can only get the screen saver to come on the external monitor. How can I also make it come on the MacBook Pro monitor?

3. Does anyone see a display difference when going straight DVI-DVI instead of using the DVI-VGA adapter?

THanks.

Sorkvild · Jan 18, 2008, 12:16 PM

Go to System Prefs then Displays, and there should be a tab called Arrangement. There you can drag the monitors around to extend it in any direction.

jmFightSpam · Jan 18, 2008, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sorkvild

Go to System Prefs then Displays, and there should be a tab called Arrangement. There you can drag the monitors around to extend it in any direction.

Yeah, I think that is for Mac OS X. Thanks.

I am looking to do this with Windows Vista though.

Sorkvild · Jan 18, 2008, 12:52 PM

woops didnt read close enough. Sorry, I don't know how to in Vista

Jan 18, 2008, 11:57 AM	#1
jmFightSpam macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2007	A Couple External Monitor Questions Hi, I have a MacBook Pro, 15", Intel Core 2 Duo. I run Windows Vista a lot via Boot Camp. I have an LG Flatron 22" external monitor hooked up via the DVI-VGA converter cable that came with the MacBook Pro. 1. I am trying to use the "Extend My Monitor" so that my MacBook Pro becomes the secondary monitor. It is to the left of my external monitor as I face it. But, for the life of me, I can't figure out how to make moving the mouse and windows to the left from my external monitor to the MacBook Pro monitor work. I am only able to move things right -- which makes it a little bit unnatural. Anyway to change the direction? 2. I can only get the screen saver to come on the external monitor. How can I also make it come on the MacBook Pro monitor? 3. Does anyone see a display difference when going straight DVI-DVI instead of using the DVI-VGA adapter? THanks.
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Jan 18, 2008, 12:16 PM	#2
Sorkvild macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2007	Go to System Prefs then Displays, and there should be a tab called Arrangement. There you can drag the monitors around to extend it in any direction.
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Jan 18, 2008, 12:52 PM	#4
Sorkvild macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2007	woops didnt read close enough. Sorry, I don't know how to in Vista
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