Operating Your Computer 2-16
Using the Video Features
The video subsystem of your computer features:
z 10.4-inch wide TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) color LCD display with
1024×768 XGA resolution or
z Simultaneous display on LCD and external monitor, which is useful
when you have a presentation as you can control the screen from your
computer and face the audience at the same time (option)
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
Built-in light sensor ( ) to automatically adjust the LCD
brightness and optional keyboard backlight
z Power Management
z Sunlight-readable LCD display (option)
NOTE:
z Before using the multi-display capability or taking advantage of the enhanced video
capabilities, the VGA driver supplied with your computer must be installed.
z The computer enters the Sleep or Hibernation mode when the LCD is closed. If you
want to use the computer with the LCD closed, set Do Nothing to the “When I Close
the lid” option in the Power Options Æ System Settings Properties. Thus the
computer does not enter the Sleep 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.