User Manual

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10 December 2002

Display Basics

XGA vs. SVGA Display

Your GoBook II computer has either an XGA (standard) or SVGA (optional) display.

XGA Display:

The XGA display is a transmissive color display designed to minimize glare and

maximize transmitted light from the backlight so it has excellent readability in indirect light. The XGA

display is the most popular display because it is easy to read indoors and in vehicles.

SVGA Display:

The optional SVGA display is a transflective color display designed for frequent

outdoor use with superior readability in direct sunlight. It also includes a backlight to improve visibility

in low light conditions such as shade, in a vehicle or indoors.

Connecting to an External Monitor

The GoBook II has a 15-Pin VGA monitor port to connect your computer to an external monitor.

Using the VGA monitor port for dual display

You may use an external monitor simultaneously with your GoBook II’s LCD. You may also disable

the GoBook II's LCD and use the external monitor exclusively.

1. Locate the 15-pin VGA monitor port on the back of the unit behind the IO door. Then connect the

video signal cable from the external monitor to the monitor port.

2. Connect the monitor’s power cable to a power outlet and turn on the monitor.

3. If the new monitor has not automatically been detected and is not displaying what appears on your

GoBook II’s LCD screen, open the Control Panel.

4. Double-tap

Display

. The Display Properties window opens.

5. Tap the

Settings

tab. Then select the

Advanced

button.

6. Tap the

S3DuoVue

tab and select the CRT box the enable display on an external monitor.

7. You can also use the

hot keys to cycle through the CRT, LCD, and CRT//LCD settings.

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