Thursday, May 4, 2017
How to Connect Two Monitors
How to Connect Two Monitors
How to Connect Two Monitors
Connecting two monitors to your computer can allow you to view and work on several different applications or programs at the same time. After connecting the second monitor to your computer, you can indicate how you want the monitor to display data by making changes to system settings and preferences.
Method 1 : Windows 8
1.Examine your computer to locate an available DVI, VGA, or HDMI video port.
2.Plug in the matching cable from your second monitor into the available port. If the port you need for the second monitor is already in use, you may need to purchase an adapter or custom cable with a splitter. For example, if you have two DVI monitors and only one DVI port, you can purchase a DVI-to-VGA adapter so you can use the empty VGA port.
3.Wait for Windows 8 to automatically detect and install the second monitor.
4.Swipe in from the right side of your screen, then tap on “Devices.”
- If using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of your screen, move the pointer up, then click on “Devices.”
5.Tap or click on “Project.”
6.Select a viewing option based on your preferences as a user. For example, if you want the same images displayed on both monitors, select “Duplicate.” If you want to open multiple programs and view everything spread across both monitors, select “Extend.”
7.Save your preferences, then close the “Project” window. Both monitors will now be ready for use
Method 2 : Windows 7
1.Look at your computer’s external ports to locate an available DVI, VGA, or HDMI video port.
2.Plug in the matching cable from the second monitor into the appropriate port.If the port you must use for the second monitor is already in use, you may need to buy an adapter or custom cable with a splitter. For example, if you have two DVI monitors and just one DVI port, you can buy a DVI-to-HDMI adapter so you can use the empty HDMI port.
3.Right-click on any blank space on your Windows 7 desktop.
4.Click on “Screen Resolution.” The Display Settings dialog box will open and display on-screen.
5.Click on the image of your second monitor.
6.Modify your display preferences as desired, and select a viewing option from the “Multiple displays” drop-down menu. For example, if you want the second monitor to display the same data as the first monitor, select “Duplicate these displays.” If you want full use of both screens, select “Extend these displays.”
7.Click on “Apply,” then select “OK.” Both monitors will now be ready for use.
Method 3 : Windows Vista
1.Examine the outside of your Windows Vista computer to locate a DVI, VGA, or HDMI video port that is not in use.
2.Plug in the matching cable from the second monitor into the available port. If your cable does not fit into any of the ports, you may need to purchase an adapter or custom cable with a splitter. For example, if you have two DVI monitors and only one DVI port, you can buy a DVI-to-VGA adapter so you can use the empty VGA port.
3.Wait for your computer to automatically detect and install the second monitor.The “New Display Detected” dialog box will open and display on-screen.
4.Select your preferred display option for the second monitor. For example, if you want your desktop area increased, select “Extended.” If you want both monitors to display the same data, select “Mirrored.”
5.Click on “OK.” Your second monitor will now be ready for use.
Method 4 : Mac OS X
1.Examine your computer to locate an available DVI, VGA, or HDMI video port.
2.Plug in the matching cable from your second monitor into the port. If there is not an available port that matches up with the cable, you may need to buy an adapter or custom cable with a splitter. For example, if you have two DVI monitors and only one DVI port, you can purchase a DVI-to-HDMI adapter so you can use the empty HDMI port.
3.Wait for your computer to automatically detect the second monitor.
4.Click on the Apple menu, then select “System Preferences.” The System Preferences window will open and display on-screen.
5.Click on “Displays,” then click on “Arrangement.”
6.Follow the on-screen prompts to set up the second monitor as an extension of your original monitor.
- Alternately, you can place a checkmark next to “Mirror displays” if you want both monitors to display identical data
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