External Monitor Not Working HELP

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TechnoFuz Posts 31 Registration date Wednesday June 12, 2013 Status Member Last seen January 23, 2014 - Jun 12, 2013 at 06:29 PM
Zohaib R Posts 2368 Registration date Sunday September 23, 2012 Status Member Last seen December 13, 2018 - Jun 18, 2013 at 07:11 AM
Hello,
I am trying to connect my windows XP laptop(Home edition) to a dell monitor.The monitor is blank,but has power. I wanna extend my laptop screen to the monitor.(Having different items on each screen. ) Anyone know how to fix it?


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xpcman Posts 19528 Registration date Wednesday October 8, 2008 Status Contributor Last seen June 15, 2019 1,824
Jun 12, 2013 at 07:03 PM
The external VGA port needs to be turned on using the correct PF key. Did you try using it ?
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TechnoFuz Posts 31 Registration date Wednesday June 12, 2013 Status Member Last seen January 23, 2014 1
Jun 12, 2013 at 07:06 PM
idk what that means,I have the blue plug in my laptop,my key is fn-f8,but that doesnt do anything
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xpcman Posts 19528 Registration date Wednesday October 8, 2008 Status Contributor Last seen June 15, 2019 1,824
Jun 12, 2013 at 07:18 PM
You use the Function + F8 keys to enable the VGA port. Just hold down the "Fn" key and press the F* key with the other hand.

Good Luck
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TechnoFuz Posts 31 Registration date Wednesday June 12, 2013 Status Member Last seen January 23, 2014 1
Jun 12, 2013 at 07:20 PM
I have tried,My monitor has power but shows nothing,its connected to my laptop.I know the monitor works cause when i disconnect the cable,monitor reads no signal
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xpcman Posts 19528 Registration date Wednesday October 8, 2008 Status Contributor Last seen June 15, 2019 1,824
Jun 12, 2013 at 07:25 PM
You use the Intel GMA Driver icon in the Control Panel to change the "Operating Mode" to "extended Desktop". You need to have the external monitor turned on before you have this option. You then drag your icons from the laptop screen to the external monitor.
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TechnoFuz Posts 31 Registration date Wednesday June 12, 2013 Status Member Last seen January 23, 2014 1
Jun 12, 2013 at 07:26 PM
I don't have that in my control panel.
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TechnoFuz Posts 31 Registration date Wednesday June 12, 2013 Status Member Last seen January 23, 2014 1
Jun 12, 2013 at 07:26 PM
and my monitor wont turn on
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xpcman Posts 19528 Registration date Wednesday October 8, 2008 Status Contributor Last seen June 15, 2019 1,824
Jun 12, 2013 at 07:30 PM
Strange - the D600 uses the Intel chipset so it should have that driver. Are you using the Windows default (VGA) video driver? If so you need to download the Interl drivers from the Dell web site.
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TechnoFuz Posts 31 Registration date Wednesday June 12, 2013 Status Member Last seen January 23, 2014 1
Jun 12, 2013 at 07:31 PM
Dont know what any of that means,Im a teen,I know lots about computers and dream of being IT,but i dont know what that means
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TechnoFuz Posts 31 Registration date Wednesday June 12, 2013 Status Member Last seen January 23, 2014 1
Jun 12, 2013 at 07:32 PM
how do i get to the video drivers
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Zohaib R Posts 2368 Registration date Sunday September 23, 2012 Status Member Last seen December 13, 2018 69
Jun 13, 2013 at 04:50 AM
Hi TechnoFuz,

I think I can help you in this situation. Please reply with the exact System Model Number of your laptop and the exact Model Number of your Dell Monitor, so that I can look for the appropriate settings and help you.

To know more about Dell's products, services and drivers & downloads, please go to http://dell.to/YBlak6
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TechnoFuz Posts 31 Registration date Wednesday June 12, 2013 Status Member Last seen January 23, 2014 1
Jun 15, 2013 at 03:25 PM
I have No Idea
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Zohaib R Posts 2368 Registration date Sunday September 23, 2012 Status Member Last seen December 13, 2018 69
Jun 18, 2013 at 07:11 AM
Hi TechnoFuz,

You can find Dell Monitor's Model Number by pressing the menu button on the monitor. After pressing the menu button on the Dell monitor the first line indicates the Dell Monitor's Model Number for example, Dell 1708FP. For the laptop's model number please refer to the documentation or manuals of the laptop.

To know more about Dell's products, services and drivers & downloads, please go to http://dell.to/YBlak6
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