Setting up multi-display
1. Connect the External Monitor
Step 1: Plug in the Monitor
- Use the appropriate cable (HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C, VGA) to connect your monitor to your PC or docking station.
- Turn the Monitor On
2. Open Display Settings
Step 1: Right-Click the Desktop
- Right-click on the desktop and select Display settings
Step 2: Detect and Identify Monitors
- Windows should automatically detect the connected monitor.
- Click Identify to show numbers on each screen (e.g., 1, 2, 3).
3. Arrange Your Displays
Step 1: Drag to Rearrange
- In the Display settings window, drag the monitor icons to match their physical layout (side-by-side, stacked, etc.).
Step 2: Set Primary Display
- Click on the monitor you want as your main display.
- Scroll down and check Make this my main display.
Step 3: Choose Display Mode
- Under Multiple displays, choose:
- Duplicate: Same content on all screens
- Extend: Spread desktop across screens
- Second screen only: Use only the external monitor
4. Adjust Resolution and Orientation
- Select each monitor and scroll down to:
- Change Display resolution
- Adjust Display orientation (landscape or portrait)
- Set Scale for text and apps
