Monitor out with Dell Inspiron 8500

raf · Apprentice Joined: 16 Jan 2005 Posts: 158

Can someone give me a hint on how to get this to work? If I start the X-server with the projector plugged in it projects but the LCD screen is blank. If I plug in the projector after the X-server has already been started nothing happens.

If I hit Fn+F8 the screen flickers but nothing happens.

P.S.
I have an nvidia card.
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-Raf

chrismortimore · Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 8:25 am Post subject:

Are you wanting the projector to clone the LCD? Search the nvidia handbook for "Twinview", that'll let you clone your displays. And do other things if you don't want cloning.
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raf · Apprentice Joined: 16 Jan 2005 Posts: 158

Hi,

Yes. I just want a simple clone of my display. I just want to do my presentation, no fancy shared multi-displays or such.

I thought TwinView was if I want to extend my desktop onto multiple monitors.
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chrismortimore · Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2006 12:43 pm Post subject: