How to setup multiple monitors in Windows 8?
How to setup multiple monitors in Windows 8?
Option 1:
- Connect the external monitor to your computerr via VGA or HDMI cable.
Note: Some notebooks may not have a HDMI port. Please refer to the user guide. - Display the Charms menu by placing the cursor on the top right hand corner or bottom right hand corner.
- Select Devices.
- Select Second screen.
- Select from the following options:
- PC screen only: The Main display will only display content
- Duplicate: Both display will display content
- Extend: The secondary monitor will be extend from the main display
- Second screen only: The Secondary display will only display content
Option 2:
- Connect the external monitor to your computer via VGA or HDMI cable.
Note: Some notebooks may not have a HDMI port. Please refer to the user guide. - Right click on the desktop.
- Select Screen resolution.
- Click on the drop down menu within “Multiple displays” and select from the following options:
- Duplicate these displays: Both display will display content.
- Extend these displays: The secondary monitor will be extend from the main display.
- Show desktop only on 1: Display #1 will on display content.
- Show desktop only on 2: Display #2 will only display content.
- User can also adjust the Resolution and the Orientation as well.
- Click Apply and then OK.