Computer and Software Support


How to use Display

 

Windows 10

You can adjust your display

  1. Number of monitors - If you only have one display it will only show one. If you have more than one display, it will show you more two displays. They will be numbered

   
  1. Identify - If you do not know which monitor is labeled 1 and which one is 2, click Identify and a number associated with that monitor will appear on the monitor.

   
  1. Detect - If you have a monitor that is not showing up, click Detect

   
  1. You can set your screen to Landscape or to Portrait orientation

   
  1. You can have it set to

    1. Duplicate these settings - Duplicate what is on one monitor on the additional monitors. Good to use if you have someone else looking at your screen from a different angle

    2. Extend the desktop to all monitors. - Good when you need additional space to open programs

    3. Only on Monitor 1 - If you want video only on monitor 1

    4. Only on Monitor 2 - If you want video only on monitor 2

    5. If you have more than 2 monitors, the options will increase

   
  1. You can designate which one is the main monitor. Click the one you want to be the main monitor and put a check on Make this my main display.

   
  1. If you are satisfied with your choice, click Apply

   
  1. If you want to cancel the changes, click Cancel

   
  1.  Advanced display settings will allow you to adjust the screen resolution

   

 

Related settings

Color calibration

ClearType text

Advanced sizing of text and other items

Display adapter properties

 

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