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Monitor Help needed?

Discussion in 'Other Hardware' started by Rob Burton, Oct 11, 2008.

  1. Rob Burton Newcomer, in training

    I have a Satellite A30 and setting it up as my desk PC. I have connected a monitor but ony the laptop screen will run?
    How to I add an external monitor PLEASE???
    Rob Burton, Oct 11, 2008
    #1

  2. kimsland Ex-TechSpotter Posts: 18,353

    According to this page it's Fn+F5
    In other words, hold down the Fn (Function) button and press the F5 key. Pretty sure you can have Laptop Screen; External Screen; or Both by pressing F5 key (whilst Fn key is held down)

    Did it work?
    kimsland, Oct 12, 2008
    #2

  3. Rob Burton Newcomer, in training

    Great!!!

    Thank you so much for your assistance Kim. It worked just fine.
    Rob Burton, Oct 12, 2008
    #3

  4. kimsland Ex-TechSpotter Posts: 18,353

    Thanks for the update :grinthumb
    kimsland, Oct 12, 2008
    #4
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