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@ -28,11 +28,11 @@ monitors will have two of, or a combination of the two, connectors below.
.. image:: pics/svideo.png
A laptop computer setup only varies slightly. Generally you will need only one
of the outputs pictured above since your laptop screen serves as one of the
monitors. Sometimes with older laptops a key stroke generally involving the
:kbd:`Fn` key and another key is required to enable the second monitor on
laptops.
A laptop computer setup varies slightly. Generally you will need only one of
the outputs pictured above since your laptop screen serves as one of the
monitors. Some older laptops may require a key stroke generally involving the
:kbd:`Fn` key and another key (labeled on the keybaord) to enable the second
monitor.
A typical OpenLP setup consist of your normal single monitor, with your
projector hooked up to your computer as the second monitor. With the option of
@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ equivalent.
**Special Note For Projectors Using USB Connections**
Users have reported experiencing difficulties when using a projector with a USB
connection, as third party software is often required to properly configure
connection. Third party software is often required to properly configure
dual monitors. If possible, it is best to use a direct output (VGA, DVI, HDMI,
S-Video) from your machine's video card. If a USB connection is your only option
please consult the manufacturer's manual for instructions on a proper setup.
@ -51,8 +51,10 @@ Microsoft Windows
-----------------
Dual monitor setup is similar among all the currently supported Windows
releases (XP, Vista, Windows 7), but does vary slightly from one release to the
next.
releases (:ref:`win7monitor`, :ref:`winvistamonitor`, :ref:`winxpmonitor`), but
does vary slightly from one release to the next.
.. _win7monitor:
Windows 7
^^^^^^^^^
@ -73,6 +75,8 @@ displays` is :guilabel:`Extend these displays`.
.. image:: pics/winsevenresolution.png
.. _winvistamonitor:
Windows Vista
^^^^^^^^^^^^^
@ -87,6 +91,8 @@ you have checked :guilabel:`Extend the desktop onto this monitor`.
.. image:: pics/vistadisplaysettings.png
.. _winxpmonitor:
Windows XP
^^^^^^^^^^