User Manual

Operating Your Computer 2-17
Using the Video Features
The video subsystem of your computer features:
l 12.1/14.1-inch TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) color LCD display with
1024×768 XGA (eXtended Graphics Array) resolution, or
optional 14.1-inch TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) color LCD display
with 1400×1050 SXGA+ / SXGA (Super eXtended Graphics Array)
resolution
l 64 MB video memory shared with system memory
l LCD backlight to help you see the display during poor lighting
conditions. Press Fn+F11 to turn it on/off (see Hot Keys in this
chapter).
l 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.
l Dual view 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.
l Power Management.
l Sunlight-readable LCD display (option).
NOTE:
l To take advantage of the enhanced video capabilities and before using the dual
view capability, the device driver supplied with your computer must be installed
(see chapter 6 for details).
l System enters Standby/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
of my portable computer” option in the Power Options Properties. Thus the
computer does not enter Standby or Hibernation mode when the LCD is closed.
Configuring the Display Modes
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.