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<page xmlns="http://projectmallard.org/1.0/"
type="topic" style="task"
id="display-2monitors">
<info>
<revision version="11.04" date="2011-04-30" status="final "/>
<link type="guide" xref="prefs-display"/>
<credit type="author">
<name>Steven Richards</name>
<email>Steven.richardspc@gmail.com</email>
</credit>
<credit type="author">
<name>Connor Imes</name>
<email>rocket2dmn@ubuntu.com</email>
</credit>
<desc>Enable a second display device, like another monitor or a projector.</desc>
<include href="legal.xml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2001/XInclude"/>
</info>
<title>Enable a second monitor</title>
<p>Having a second monitor is great for multitasking or for sharing your desktop on a second display, like a projector.
Setting it up is quick and easy to do by following these simple steps.</p>
<note>
<p>Only certain computers are capable of supporting two displays.
Make sure you have proper outputs on your video card, and that your card is able to support this feature.</p>
</note>
<steps>
<item>
<p>First ensure that the second monitor is attached to your video card and is turned on.</p>
</item>
<item>
<p>Click the icon at the very right of the <gui>top panel</gui> and select <gui>System Settings</gui>.</p>
</item>
<item>
<p>In the <gui>Hardware</gui> section, select <gui>Monitors</gui>.</p>
</item>
<item>
<p>Click the rectangle that says your monitor's name, such as XYZ Brand 23.
To enable it, change the setting at the top of the dialog from <gui>Off</gui> to <gui>On</gui>.</p>
</item>
<item>
<p>Select the appropriate resolution that your monitor supports, refresh rate, and rotation (if necessary).
If you are unsure which settings to use, then refer to your monitor's manual.</p>
</item>
<item>
<p>If the monitor's virtual location does not match its actual location, drag the monitor's rectangle around to the appropriate location.</p>
</item>
<item>
<p>To test the new configuration, click the <gui>Apply</gui> button.
If it looks correct, close the window.</p>
</item>
</steps>
<p>By default, different images are displayed on each monitor.
To enable the same image across both monitors, check the box entitled <gui>Same image in all monitors</gui> and then click <gui>Apply</gui>.</p>
<p>You also have the option to create a shortcut to the <gui>Monitors</gui> application by enabling <gui>Show monitors in panel</gui>, which will then place itself in the panel.</p>
</page>
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