Operating Your Computer 2-18
Using the Video Features
The video subsystem of your computer features:
z 14.1-inch wide TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) color LCD display with
1280×800 WXGA resolution or 1440×900 WXGA+ resolution
z Multi-display capability, which allows you to expand your desktop
on the screen to another display device so that you have more desktop
space to work on
z Sunlight-readable LCD display by pressing sunlight readable quick
button (
)
z Power Management
NOTE:
z Before using the multi-display capability or taking advantage of the enhanced video
capabilities, the device driver supplied with your computer must be installed.
z The computer enters the Sleep/Standby or Hibernation mode when the LCD is
closed.
If you want to use the computer in Windows Vista with the LCD closed, set Do
Nothing to the “When I Close the lid” option in the Power Options Æ System
Settings Properties.
If you want to use the computer in Windows XP with the LCD closed, set Do Nothing
to the “When I close the lid of my portable computer” option in the Power Options
Properties.
Thus the computer does not enter the Sleep/Standby or Hibernation mode when
the LCD is closed.
Configuring the Display Modes
NOTE: When using an external CRT monitor, the resolution depends on the CRT
monitor’s supported resolution.
Your computer has been set to a default resolution and number of colors
before shipment. You can view and change display settings through your
operating system. See your operating system documentation or online
help for specific information.