Dell monitor and PC notebook, help configuring resolution

[buffalo]

I have been using a Mac for the last four years, but unfortunately my I was given a Fujitsu tablet notebook to use in college. I ordered a Dell monitor which arrived today. It's been awhile since I've used a PC so I need some help with the configuration. I am having trouble setting the external monitor to it's max resolution while maintaining the notebooks resolution. Right now I am only able to have them display the same resolution.

Thanks!

[EDIt] Here are the computer specs if that matters...
· Fujitsu model T5010 tablet computer
· Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz)
· Intel GM45 Express chipset
· 4GB memory (DDR3 1066 SDRAM)
· 120GB Hard Drive
· 13.3” XGA 1280x800 LCD with active digitizer
· DVD+/-RW
· Port replicator with 2nd power charger
· Integrated Smart Card Reader
· Second drive-bay battery
· Integrated10/100/1000 Ethernet
· Wireless - 802.11a/g/n

 

[MacFanUK]

When you go to the display properties/resolution settings, you need to select the external monitor before changing the resolution. This should then just change the resolution of that monitor.

 

[buffalo]

It looks like I was able to get it going

Properties > Settings > Advanced > Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver for Mobile > Graphics Properties > changing operating mode from Dual Display clone to Extended Desktop.

 

[buffalo]

Whenever the notebook hibernates or the sceen shuts off, the monitor reverts back to the notebook's resolution in single screen clone mode. Is there a way to make the dual screen setup with individual resolutions default?

Thanks.