diff --git a/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst b/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst index c914abf..3e863ca 100644 --- a/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst +++ b/manual/source/dualmonitors.rst @@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ GNOME 3 This guide is for users of the GNOME 3 or GNOME Shell desktop who do not use proprietary drivers. In GNOME shell in the search box type *Displays* or in GNOME shell or fall back mode go to :menuselection:`Applications --> System Tools --> System Settings` -Then select Displays. Set up your projector with the correct resolution and +then select Displays. Set up your projector with the correct resolution and make sure that :guilabel:`Mirror displays` is **unchecked** .. image:: pics/gnome3displays.png @@ -159,8 +159,8 @@ good idea to make a backup of any critical file before making changes:: user@linux:~ $ sudo cp /etc/X11/xorg.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf.old -Or for those using systems that use the root user instead of sudo, change to -root and enter:: +For those using systems that use the root user instead of sudo, change to root +and enter:: root@linux: # cp /etc/X11/xorg.conf /etc/X11/xorg.conf.old @@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ terminal:: Or, as root:: - root@linux: # nividia-settings + root@linux: # nvidia-settings If you do not want to write the changes to your ``xorg.conf`` file simply run the nVidia Settings program (:command:`nvidia-settings`) from your desktop's @@ -184,19 +184,19 @@ normal user run:: user@linux:~ $ nvidia-settings Once you have opened nVidia Settings, click on :guilabel:`X Server Display -Configuration`. Then select the monitor you are wanting to use as your second +Configuration`. Select the monitor you are wanting to use as your second monitor and click :guilabel:`Configure`. .. image:: pics/nvlinux1.png -After clicking :guilabel:`Configure`, select :guilabel:`TwinView`. Then click +After clicking :guilabel:`Configure`, select :guilabel:`TwinView` and click :guilabel:`OK`. .. image:: pics/twinview.png Click :guilabel:`Apply` and if you are happy with the way things look click -:guilabel:`Keep` to keep your new settings. Don't worry if all goes wrong the -settings will return back to the previous settings in 15 seconds without any +:guilabel:`Keep` to save your new settings. Don't worry if something goes wrong, +the settings will return back to the previous settings in 15 seconds without any action. nVidia Settings should take care of selecting your optimum resolution etc, but that can be changed as needed. When you are happy with everything click on :guilabel:`Save to X Configuration File`.