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Connecting monitor to my laptop--Pleae help!
Hi, I have a Dell N5040, and was wondering how, if it is even possible, to hook up a monitor to my laptop. I have tried 3 different monitors, and none will work. The monitor will receive the signal, but when I boot up the laptop it isn't recognized. I don't know if I'm doing something wrong, I've tried installing drivers but nothing will work. I noticed the display connection (vga) doesn't have the ability to screw down, does that matter? Please help me. Thank you!
MicroTest
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September 8th, 2012 10:00
> after connecting a monitor to your laptop via VGA port you have to press either "F1" or "F1" & "FN" to switch between internal,external,extend etc options.
> during boot up you have to press "F1" & "FN" to see t BIOS or Boot menus
> VGA monitors can only work within a certain range of resolution and frequency but usually cope very well with normal laptop screen settings.Unless you use more than 10 year old monitors you should be fine....
quiksilver2101
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September 8th, 2012 14:00
Thank you very much MicroTest, worked like a charm! Thanks again!