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Displaytech HDMI conversion boards easily interface HDMI into an RGB or LVDS TFT display. The HDMI conversion boards have been developed to provide an all-in-one solution - simply connect your single-board computer and supply the Displaytech conversion board with 5V power.

These TFT LCD display modules feature an HDMI receiver and provide RGB or LVDS display data for Raspberry Pi, Beagle Bone, or any other single board computer (SBC) application that supplies an HDMI video input.

Did you know that nine in 10 connected households in Australia either have a PC or a laptop computer? Or that over 40% of Australian households also have an Internet-connected TV?

As amazing as PCs and laptops are though, their single-screen display can be a little too limiting. Especially for those who multitask and need to open more programs and apps than the average user.

The good news is, there are several easy ways to set up your laptop so that you can use another monitor with it. Meaning, you can have multiple display screens with a single laptop.

HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface. It"s among the most common audio/video standards used today. It"s capable of delivering high-definition AV signals over a single cable.

Most modern laptops come with at least one HDMI port that you can connect to a computer monitor. You only need to get an HDMI cable, connect one of its ends to your laptop, and the other end to the screen.

Before you purchase an HDMI cable though, be sure to check your monitor"s display inputs first. Confirm that you have an HDMI port, as it looks (and functions) much like the DisplayPort input. But so long as you have one of the best high-definition monitors, rest assured that it comes with an HDMI port.

DisplayPort (DP), like HDMI, can also transmit HD audio and video signals from a laptop to say, an LG monitor. In fact, DP is more common than HDMI on computer screens.

One way to tell that your laptop and monitor have DisplayPort is the appearance of the port itself. DP has five sides, with a slanted upper right-hand corner. HDMI has eight sides, with the left- and right-hand corners appearing identical.

Even if your laptop has both HDMI and DP outputs, your monitor may only have a DP input. In this case, you’d need to get a male-to-male DisplayPort cable. One end goes into your laptop’s DP output, while the other goes into the external screen’s DP input.

Some laptops may also come with a USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) video output option. If your monitor has this port, then you can configure it to extend your laptop display.

You can either directly connect your laptop"s USB-C output to your monitor"s USB-C input. You can also use a USB-C adapter for HDMI or DisplayPort inputs.

Of all the display options in this list, the Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is the "oldest". Meaning, it"s also the lowest in terms of video quality. It still can, however, display a resolution of up to 2560 x 1600.

If you have an older computer screen, chances are, you only have a DVI input. You can easily connect a DVI cable from your laptop to the display, but don"t expect amazing video quality. If what you"re looking for is premium display, then invest in a monitor upgrade.

Let"s say your laptop has a DisplayPort output but you prefer to connect it to your HP monitor with an HDMI cable. In this case, you can use a DisplayPort-to-HDMI adapter or a DisplayPort-to-HDMI dongle.

There you have it, your ultimate guide to connecting your laptop to an external display. Whether you have an LG or a Lenovo monitor, all you need is the right cable to extend your laptop display. By doing this, you can take your multitasking prowess to the next level.

Interested in learning more about refurbished monitors and PC setups? Then please feel free to connect with us now! We can help you invest in the right gear to upgrade your workstation.

A few permanently bright or dark pixels are considered normal by industry standards. The exact number of pixels that are allowed varies depending on the monitor. Refer to Dell Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy for more details.

When the monitor is connected to a PC via HDMI and PBP mode is turned off, the monitor may display images at the lower resolution (2560 x 1440) rather than automatically switching to the native resolution (3840 x 2160 ).

The display mode on your PC reverts to "Duplicate" or "Extend,". This depends on which was selected before you changed to "Second screen only" or "Projector only" when you close and open the laptop screen.

When you close and then reopen the lid on a laptop, the Connecting and Configuring Displays (CCD) feature in Windows automatically reverts the display mode to the last active selection. This behavior is by design in Microsoft Windows.

When the monitor is turned-off and back on, the monitor may blink twice. This issue may occur if the PC is using a Nvidia Graphic NVS 310 card and graphics card resolution setting is 2560 x 1600.

To resolve the audio icon displaying, update the video or graphics (GPU) driver to the latest version. To learn how to download and update a device driver, refer to the Dell knowledge-base article How do I download and install a device driver?

If the monitor is powered-off and powered-on when displaying the Blu-Ray video, the Blu-ray player may lose the data signal from the system to the monitor.

To learn more about how to set up and configure the Dell C5522QT monitor with a Dell docking station. Refer to your System Requirements and Supported Configuration in the support site.

This is normal behavior of the monitor. Dell consumer monitors are inspected at 150-lux ambient lighting (similar to typical office lighting). Dell UltraSharp and Gaming monitors are inspected with a tighter criteria of 70-lux ambient lighting (dimly lit room but not dark).

Dell C5522QT monitor uses a curved IPS panel, the corners of the screen may appear slight yellowish or pinkish, especially when viewing in dark room. This is normal IPS panel behavior and typically does not affect the overall viewing performance.

Dell C5522QT monitor is factory default set at HDMI EDID with 3 Block (Detailed Timing Descriptor) to support 3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz. To display a resolution of 3840 x 1080 @ 60 Hz or lower, you need to switch the monitor HDMI EDID from 3 Block to 2 Block.

Ensuring that your Dell monitor is set up properly. Assembling the monitor stand and setting up the monitor ergonomically. Connecting the cables and organizing them. These will only help make the viewing experience the best it possibly can be.

The standard monitor stand is detached when the monitor is shipped from the factory. To learn more about attaching the standard monitor stand. Refer to the Setting Up the Monitor section in the User"s Guide of your Dell E2221HN/E2421HN monitor.

Where you put your monitor is almost as important as what model you buy. The monitor should be directly in front of you, at an arm’s length away (between 20-40 inches from your eyes). The top edge of the screen at eye level when you are sitting comfortably. You may need to adjust your chair height or the height of the monitor to achieve this.

To provide you more detailed instruction, you can also click ASUS Youtube video link below to know more about Troubleshooting for No display on LCD Monitor

Make sure if the operating system had entered hibernation,sleep or power-save mode. Press any key (Enter key / Power key) or move the mouse to wake it up.

Check if the signal cable (VGA / DVI / HDMI / DisplayPort) is wellconnected , and confirmed another end of the output cable has been firmly connected to computer input port (graphics card). Unplug and plug 2-terminals again to ensure all pins aren"t bent.

Check if the signal cable (VGA / DVI / HDMI / DisplayPort) is wellconnected and confirmed another end of the output cable has been firmly connected to computer input port (graphics card). Unplug and plug 2-terminals again to ensure all the pins aren"t bent.

If the model had attached with the power supply (AC-adapter), make sure the power supply has connected to the screen. Please check if the light of power supply is ON. If the light is NOT ON, change another power supply to test.

Are there any regional differences inpower specifications thatASUS LCD monitor supported (for example: If monitor was bought in Taiwan, can it be used in China or other countries?)

ASUS LCD monitor can support power specification: AC 100-240V. As long as within this voltage range, the display can work properly. However, please be noted that if you bought a monitor from another region, the power cord is not necessarily compatible to power outlet. Customer should replace the appropriate power cord or plug adapter in order to ensure normal power supply of the display.

TFT LCD with HDMI interface control board and capacitive touch panel can be worked as a monitor through connecting to the computer that has HDMI output. Or it can be simply worked with Raspberry Pi as a monitor, support with 2 points touch.

As a leading HDMI TFT LCD display factory, Optima Opto dedicated itselves to provide high-quality HDMI TFT LCD display panel. We have an experienced professional R&D team and professional equipment to keep the product quality at a high level.

【Plug and Play】 No driver needed.You don"t need to install any driver and just connect the HDMI port and Micro USB port from display to your device.Backlight can be turned off to lower power consumption.

【Strong System Compatible】Support Windows operating systems,Mas OS and other systems.When works with Raspberry Pi, supports Raspbian/Ubuntu MATE/Lubuntu/Snappy Ubuntu Core/Kali/OSMC/Retropie/WIN10 IOT, driver free; When work as a computer monitor, supports Windows XP/10/8/7 and Mas OS

【Five-points Touch】Capacitive touch control and Five-points Touch.It has vertical and horizontal image flip function.Equipping with HDMI & Earphone Jack & 2x Micro USB port support.Connect the screen to other device via HDMI interface and power it via Micro USB.

【Widely Application】This touch display can be used for security monitors and other multi-purpose displays, network player boxes, raspberry pi, HD DVR, high-end instruments,extended laptop monitors.

Loved the screen itself, works well with the OLD builds they supply. I need to add this to an existing Kali 2017.1 build. The scripts run but then boots into command line, and at 640x480. Xrandr won"t recognize any other resolution. I"ve been hacking at this for days. I need this to be built on a current version (Kali 2017.1) of Kali. Tried all the manual workarounds (like executing each of the copy commands in the LCD7B-show) but always the same outcome.

I needed to install this on my Kali 4.4.50v7 as I"ve built some special tools on it with lots of dependencies. I bought the 5" and used the Kali image and the monitor worked great, but again, I needed it on my build. I was able to get it going following a blend of 2 different posts (https://dephace.com/change-screen-resolution-in-kali-linux-on-raspberry-pi-3/ and https://whitedome.com.au/re4son/topic/displays-how-tos/) I list what worked for me in case anyone has the same needs. First I tried simply doing the mounting of the boot drive and copy the 2 files over but that only brought me to a console session. Both of these we"re needed in my case. From the list below you can make your own script. The updates seemed repetitive but I just followed the other directions and included parts of the LCDB7-show Kuman reached out about the previous negative feedback and offered a refund, I declined, I really like the touch sensitivity and brightness! I"m only knocking one start because it took 9 long days of pounding to get it right.

Winstar 7" WF70A7TIFHLHTV is a medium-sized supporting for HDMI signal display, made of high resolution 1024x600 dots. This 7 inch TFT Display WF70A7TIFHLHTV comes with a board which supports HDMI signal interface and a 40-pin connector on it; it is designed to make Raspberry Pi usage become easily. This TFT display has a USB interface Resistive Touch screen overlay on TFT panel. We designed a connector part no. WWHDMI-00# for option, the customers can use it to connect WF70BTIFHLHTX module with your Raspberry Pi directly. If customers do not require a 40-pin header connector on board, please choose WF70BTIFGDHTX0.

You can simply use this medium-sized TFT display with your Raspberry Pi, and also you can use it as computer display with any device which supports HDMI signal output. This 7" TFT model comes in 1024x600 resolutions that is high quality and would be good for embedded computing usage. Please note, this part no. WF70A7TIFHLHTV does not include a HDMI connector or USB cable.

WF70A7TIFHLHTV#: with a 40-pin header connector on board, supports up to Raspberry Pi 3B+ (contain Pi 4B) version. If customers choose Raspberry Pi 4 version, please note the interface is Micro HDMI; customers need to use the Micro HDMI to HDMI cable for Winstar this series products.

Always place the device on a flat, stable surface. Failure to do so may cause the device to fall and damage the device and/or result in personal injury.

For use only with a UL certified wall mount kit/bracket. To obtain a wall-mounting kit or height adjustment base, contact ViewSonic® or your local dealer.

Note: To connect the monitor to an external device (PC, laptop…etc.), please use one of the included video cables for your application and connect it to both terminals.

Connect the USB Type B male cable (square with 2 cut corners) to this port, and then connect the other end of the cable to the USB downstream port of your computer.

The touch function may need about five (5) seconds to resume if the USB cable is removed and plugged in again, or the computer resumes from Sleep Mode.

NOTE: Certain menu option adjustments do not require the user to press the 2 key to confirm the selection. Follow the key guide to select the option or make adjustments.

This section addresses all connected requirements and statements regarding regulations. Confirmed corresponding applications shall refer to nameplate labels and relevant markings on the unit.

This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

The mark shown to the right is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE). The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose of the equipment as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems according to local law.

This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS2 Directive) and is deemed to comply with the maximum concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) as shown below:

Electrical and electronic components containing lead in a glass or ceramic other than dielectric ceramic in capacitors, e.g. piezoelectronic devices, or in a glass or ceramic matrix compound.

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Disclaimer: ViewSonic® Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material, or the performance or use of this product.

In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic® Corporation reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without notice.

ViewSonic® warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic® will, at its sole option, and as your sole remedy, repair or replace the product with a similar product. Replacement Product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components. The repair or replacement unit or parts or components will be covered by the balance of the time remaining on the customer’s original limited warranty and the warranty period will not be extended. ViewSonic® provides no warranty for any third-party software whether included with the product or installed by the customer, installation of any unauthorized hardware parts or components (e.g. Projector Lamps). (Please refer to: “What the warranty excludes and does not cover” section).

Accident, misuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature, unauthorized product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product.

Hardware/Accessories/Parts/Components – Installation of any unauthorized hardware, accessories, consumable parts or components (e.g. Projector Lamps).

For information about receiving service under warranty, contact ViewSonic® Customer Support (Please refer to the “Customer Service” page). You will need to provide your product’s serial number.

To obtain warranty service, you will be required to provide: (a) the original dated sales slip, (b) your name, (c) your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the product.

ViewSonic’s liability is limited to the cost of repair or replacement of the product. ViewSonic® shall not be liable for:Damage to other property caused by any defects in the product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, loss of profits, loss of business opportunity, loss of goodwill, interference with business relationships, or other commercial loss, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties and/or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

The warranty period for this product in mainland China (Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Excluded) is subject to the terms and conditions of the Maintenance Guarantee Card.

ViewSonic® warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic® will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with a like product. Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components & accessories.

ViewSonic® LCD displays are warranted for between 1 and 3 years, depending on your country of purchase, for all parts including the light source and for all labour from the date of the first consumer purchase.

Accident, misuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature, unauthorized product modification, or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product.

For information about receiving service under warranty, contact ViewSonic® Customer Support (Please refer to the “Customer Service” page). You will need to provide your product’s serial number, so please record the product information in the space provided below on your purchase for your future use. Please retain your receipt of proof of purchase to support your warranty claim.

To obtain warranty service, you will be required to provide: (a) the original dated sales slip, (b) your name, (c) your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the product.

ViewSonic®’s liability is limited to the cost of repair or replacement of the product. ViewSonic® shall not be liable for:Damage to other property caused by any defects in the product, damages based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the product, loss of time, loss of profits, loss of business opportunity, loss of goodwill, interference with business relationships, or other commercial loss, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other devices (including amplifiers) that may increase the temperature of the device to dangerous levels.

If smoke, an abnormal noise, or a strange odor is present, immediately turn the device off and call your dealer or ViewSonic®. It is dangerous to continue using the device.

Do not attempt to circumvent the safety provisions of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade and the third prong are provided for your safety. If the plug does not fit into your outlet, obtain an adapter and do not attempt to force the plug into the outlet.

NOTICE: LISTENING THROUGH EAR-/HEADPHONES AT A HIGH VOLUME FOR EXTENDED PERIODS CAN CAUSE HEARING DAMAGE/HEARING LOSS. When using ear-/headphones, adjust the volume to appropriate levels, or hearing damage may result.

NOTICE: THE MONITOR MAY OVERHEAT AND SHUTDOWN! If the device shuts down automatically, please turn on your monitor again. After rebooting, change your monitor"s resolution and refresh rate. For details, please refer to the graphics card"s user guide.

Advanced DCRAdvanced DCR technology automatically detects the image signal and intelligently controls the backlight brightness and color to improve on the ability to make the black blacker in a dark scene, and make the white whiter in a bright environment.

Returns the adjustments back to factory settings if the display is operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode listed in the Specifications of this manual.

If the current input source has no signal, the monitor will automatically switch to the next input option. This function, on some models, is disabled by default.

The monitor can detect the input signal color range automatically. You can manually change the color range options to fit the correct color range if the colors are not displayed correctly.

The monitor can detect the input signal color range automatically. You can manually change the color range options to fit the correct color range if the colors are not displayed correctly.

Film ModeEnhanced picture quality is used to smooth out frame transitions while watching video. Film mode is only available for videos with a frame rate of 24fps.

GainAdjusts the white temperature to customize your USER COLOR (can be saved in User Mode) or a specific color temperature and gain value (red, green, blue).

Integrating a gaming-oriented OSD design including pre-calibrated FPS, RTS, and MOBA gaming settings. Each mode is functionally customized with in-game testing and adjustments made for the best blend of color and technology.

InformationDisplays the timing mode (video signal input) coming from the graphics card in the computer, the LCD model number, the serial number, and the ViewSonic® website URL. See your graphics cards’s user guide for instructions on changing the resolution and refresh rate (vertical frequency).

Low Input LagViewSonic® offers low input lag, utilizing a monitor process reducer, which decreases signal latency. Under the “Low Input Lag” sub-menu, you can select the appropriate speed for your desired use from the options.

Returns the adjustments back to factory settings if the display is operating in a factory Preset Timing Mode listed in the Specifications of this manual.

Memory Recall is the default as-shipped display configuration and settings. Memory Recall is the setting in which the product qualifies for ENERGY STAR®. Any changes to default as-shipped display configuration and settings would change the energy consumption, and may increase energy consumption beyond the limits required for ENERGY STAR® qualification, as applicable. ENERGY STAR® is a set of power-saving guidelines issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ENERGY STAR® is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.

Under MULTI-PICTURE MODE you can select the following settings, QUAD WINDOW, PBP TOP-BOTTOM, PBP LEFT-RIGHT, and PIP. The explanations for each setting are below:

PBP TOP-BOTTOM: Display two windows, a 1x1 split screen, side-by-side on the top and bottom of the screen. User can specify the input source for each screen.

PBP LEFT-RIGHT: Display two windows, a 1x1 split screen, side-by-side on the left and right of the screen. User can specify the input source for each screen.

Refers to a cropped image on your monitor’s screen. A setting on your monitor zooms in on movie content, so that you cannot see the outermost edges of the film.

Adjusts On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu settings. Many of these settings can activate on-screen display notifications so users do not have to reopen the menu.

The Uniformity Correction function compensates any luminance and color uniformity imbalances on the screen, such as dark spots, uneven brightness, or illegible images on the screen. With the ViewSonic® uniformity correction function, gray-scale levels become more balanced, and delta E scores are improved which increases reliability and provides the highest quality viewing experience from every monitor.

ViewModeViewSonic’s unique ViewMode feature offers “Game”, “Movie”, “Web”, “Text”, “MAC”, and “Mono” presets. These presets are specifically designed to deliver an optimized viewing experience for different screen applications.

YUV Color SpaceYUV color space is used for color image and video processing; taking into account properties of the human eye that allow for reduced bandwidth of chroma components without perceptual distortion.

When 1ms Mode is set to “On”, the following functions will be grayed out and disabled: Brightness, Advanced DCR, Eco Mode, sRGB, Response Time, DDC/CI Brightness adjustment.

Solution 1 ► If any colors (red, green, or blue) are missing, check the video cable to make sure it is properly and securely connected. Loose or broken pins in the cable connector could cause an improper connection.

If the screen is still not clean, apply a small amount of non-ammonia, non-alcohol based glass cleaner onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth; then wipe the screen.

If the case is still not clean, apply a small amount of non-ammonia, non-alcohol based, mild non-abrasive detergent onto a clean, soft, lint-free cloth, then wipe the surface.

ViewSonic® does not recommend the use of any ammonia or alcohol-based cleaners on the display screen or case. Some chemical cleaners have been reported to damage the screen and/or case of the monitor.

It is such a waste to only use the LCD for desktop computers. Connecting it up with a laptop PC has many merits for the user and can also bring out the latent power of the laptop.

Most laptops have a handy "external display output" port. It can be used in the home to transmit videos played on the laptop to a large screen TV or, in the office, to connect up with a projector for presentations. In fact, there must be many users who already use it like this. However, people tend to use just the laptop in their daily routine and there are probably not so many cases where they use the external display output.

A laptop can be put to more effective use if it is connected to an external LCD. The photograph shows an EIZO 23-inch wide-screen LCD connected by HDMI to a Sony VAIO C laptop (VPCCW28FJ/R).

This time we would like to suggest a style that can be used in both the home and the office, where a laptop and stand-alone LCD remain connected. A laptop already has an LCD, but using it with an additional stand-alone LCD offers various merits. Not only does it make the laptop environment more pleasant and convenient, it also expands the potential of the computer itself, for example by making it possible to use it for new purposes.

Even if the LCD is already connected to a desktop computer and being used for something other than the laptop, most monitors nowadays have two or more video inputs and they tend not to use this capability to the full. It is such a waste to let the laptop"s external display output function and the monitor"s video input function remain dormant, so we would like them to be put to effective use. Of course, we would also recommend the introduction of a new LCD to connect to your laptop.

The biggest merit of connecting a laptop with a stand-alone LCD is that it gives you a large screen and high resolution dual display environment. Standard laptop models usually come with a built-in 13-inch to 15-inch wide-screen LCD with a 1280 × 800 dot or 1366 × 768 dot resolution.

This level of resolution is good enough for basic Windows operations, but it goes without saying that a large, high-resolution computer screen is much more user-friendly. Combining a laptop with one of the latest wide-screen monitors enables you to easily construct a large-screen, high-resolution dual display environment. It is a real boon to dramatically boost the screen size and resolution while continuing to use your familiar laptop.

In particular, the increased vertical resolution makes applications such as web browsers and document display and editing far easier to use. For example, you can do things like check things with the web browser, refer to pdf files, organize data using word processing or presentation software, and create spread sheets and documents without having to change windows.

Another plus is that you can create the luxury of a "watching while" environment where you run the web browser, for instance, on the laptop"s built-in LCD and watch the video content on the large screen of the external monitor. This can be really useful for hobbies too. For example, while playing a game on the large external LCD screen you can check out strategies on websites, post information on a BBS or communicate with other users.

You can smoothly use multiple applications at the same time in the large workspace provided by a dual display. The photograph shows an EIZO 24.1-inch wide-screen LCD, the FlexScan SX2462W connected to a VAIO C. By supplementing the laptop"s built-in 1366 × 768 dot 14-inch wide-screen LCD with a 1920 × 1200 dot 24.1-inch wide-screen, it is possible to show more data at a time, a huge boost to work efficiency.

With two screens it"s easy to have full-screen display of the video content on one screen while you operate the computer on the other. The photograph shows an EIZO 23-inch wide-screen LCD monitor connected to a VAIO C. The VAIO C has HDMI output and the LCD monitor has HDMI input so visuals and sound can be transmitted by a single HDMI cable. The LCD monitor has full HD screen resolution (1920 × 1080 dot), making it the perfect match for HD video content.

At the office, it is very helpful for presentations to use "clone view" for the laptop"s built-in LCD and the external LCD screen. Clone view means showing exactly the same content on two display screens. It is normally set by a graphics driver function.

When holding small meetings it is certainly very convenient to be able to offer simple explanations of the presentation materials displayed on the external LCD, rather than having to ready a projector. Being able to explain about what is displayed on the screen means fewer documents to distribute, helping your office to "go paperless", which can only be a good thing.

We would like to point out here that you should check in advance the maximum resolution that the laptop"s external display output can handle. This can be found in documents such as the laptop"s specifications chart and support information. This is because, although most laptops can handle output up to 1920 × 1080 dots or 1920 × 1200 dots, some slightly older computers have an upper limit of 1680 × 1050 dots or 1600 × 1200 dots.

Even if the upper limit is 1680 × 1050 dots, the LCD can still display the data if its own resolution is 1680 × 1050 dots or higher. In such cases, it is better to use a monitor that offers dot-by-dot display, which displays the input resolution as it is, or enlarged display, which maintains the screen"s aspect ratio as it is. You do not need to worry because EIZO wide-screen LCDs can handle such display methods (although in some cases they do not function properly depending on the laptop computer or input resolution).

This is an example of a low-resolution display on the 1920 × 1200 dot display SX2462W. Since dot-by-dot display outputs the physical "1 dot" of the LCD and the input resolution "1 dot" without enlargement or reduction, it is shown small in the center of the screen (photo on the left). The display is a little blurred if it is enlarged while maintaining the aspect ratio, but this method is suitable for displaying images as they are shown large with low resolution to make the most of the screen size (photo on the right). Many monitors that cannot handle such display methods enlarge the display to full screen regardless of the input resolution. In such cases you have to be careful as the aspect ratio of the image is altered (for example, people appear to be thinner or fatter).

It is easy to set up a dual display in Windows 7. A menu is displayed when you right-click on the desktop. From "Screen resolution" it is possible to detect and align the external LCD, and set details such as resolution, display method and which will be the main display screen.

The "Screen resolution" menu. If the external LCD is not automatically recognized, click on "Detect". After the monitor has been recognized, you can select the display mode from the "Multiple displays" drop-down menu. Select "Extend display screen" to make the laptop screen and the external LCD into a single display screen (dual display).

Select "Duplicate display screen" from the "Multiple displays" drop-down menu to display the same content on the laptop screen and the external LCD screen (clone view). With this drop-down menu you can also set it to display video on one of the LCDs.

You can also call up a settings menu to decide the display method for a projector or external display by pressing the "Windows" and "P" keys. This is a tip worth remembering as selecting "Extension" for dual display or "Duplicate" for clone view here allows you to switch swiftly between them as necessary.

It is also worth noting that Windows 7 has added functions so that dual display can be used more effectively. An active window can be moved to the screen of another LCD by simultaneously pushing "Windows" + "Shift" + "→" (or "←"). It is also possible to maximize the window by pressing "Windows" + "↑", minimize it by pressing "Windows" + "↓", and shift it to the left or right of each screen by pressing "Windows" + "→" (or "←"). Making good use of these shortcuts should enable the efficient placing of windows in the two screens.

In Windows 7, pressing "Windows" + "Shift" + "→" instantly moves the active window from the left-hand screen (photo on the left) to the right-hand screen (photo on the right). Conversely, you can move the active window from the right-hand screen to the left-hand one by pressing "Windows" + "Shift" + "←".

We would recommend a wide-screen model with a screen resolution of 1920 × 1080 dots (Full HD) or 1920 × 1200 dots (WUXGA) as the LCD to connect to a laptop, so that you can make full use of the advantages of dual display. EIZO has an extensive line up of wide-screen LCDs which can offer many benefits, in addition to the merits of a large screen and high resolution, when used with a laptop for dual display.

One such feature is the flexible stand adjustment. For example, the tilt, swivel and height can be adjusted for the FlexScan SX2462W, a 24.1-inch WUXGA model, and the FlexScan EV2333, a 23-inch full HD model. This enables users to adjust the screen position for easy viewing according to their own posture, which not only boosts work efficiency but also reduces physical strain.

The SX2462W stand. The simultaneous adjustment of its tilt, swivel and height enables the optimum screen position to be aligned for its operating environment.

The SX2462W is also equipped with vertical display function, turning the screen through 90 degrees. Vertical display is really handy when viewing elongated documents, graphics or web pages. In addition, when used as a standard horizontal screen, a 24.1 wide-screen, with its 518.4 × 324.0 mm display area, can display two A4 sheets, in other words one A3 (420 × 297 mm) in actual size. As well as being very useful in areas such as graphics or desk top publishing, this is also bound to come in handy when checking large business or accounting documents.

Setting the connected monitor into a vertical position is very convenient when displaying elongated web pages and documents or photographs that were taken vertically

With a 24.1 inch wide-screen like the SX2462W, an A3 sheet (two A4 sheets side by side) can be viewed in actual size, particularly effective for paper-based creative work ITmedia LCD Course II, Lesson 3: Which is better, 16:10 or 16:9 ? – "Screen size / resolution / aspect ratio"

We must not forget that EIZO"s wide-screen LCDs have non-glare screens (processed to reduce ambient light reflection). Nowadays the trend is for laptops to have an LCD with glare (glossy) surface treatment. While these can display images in bright color, reflected ambient light can sometimes be distracting.

A laptop screen is not so large and adjusting its angle can avoid the reflection of lights and so on, however it is not so easy with the large screen of an external LCD. When it comes to the large screen of an LCD in habitual use, a non-glare type that is not reflective is probably easier to see, as well as being kinder on the eyes. A large screen, high resolution and non-glare ensure that you can comfortably continue viewing over a prolonged period of time.

The surface treatment of an LCD makes a difference to the background reflection. Glare panels do not diffuse background light, making it easier to achieve high color purity, but easily reflect the user or lights (photo on the left). If the lights are similarly trained on a non-glare panel they do not have much effect, only appearing as a fuzzy brightness (photo on the right).

Another distinctive feature of EIZO wide-screen LCDs is a commitment to energy saving. They incorporate various power saving features that support "EcoView". A pivotal feature is the "EcoView Sense" adopted in the FlexScan EV series, such as the EV2333W.

This is the motion sensor on the front of the LCD. It constantly monitors the user"s movements to automatically take finely-tuned power saving measures. To be more precise, if the user"s presence is not detected for a specified period of time, for example if he leaves his seat, the monitor automatically switches to power save mode, and then automatically switches back when the user"s presence is detected again.

Other features include "Auto EcoView", which automatically optimizes the brightness of the LCD based on ambient lighting, and "EcoView Index", which displays a meter on the screen showing how much power is being saved. All these features can be expected to have a strong energy saving effect and to boost the user"s awareness of power saving, making them particularly useful in the office.

A standard laptop computer switches to sleep mode if the built-in LCD is closed while it is running but, if this function is turned off, a laptop can be treated as a "small desktop computer."

It can be set to use only the connected external LCD and not to react when the laptop"s built-in LCD is closed. The transformation into a small desktop PC is complete if you add a keyboard and mouse connected to the laptop via USB ports, for example. The OS is still running even though the laptop"s built-in LCD is closed, so you can carry out normal operations using the external keyboard and mouse, and also use the laptop"s built-in optical drives.

The idea is to use a large screen, high resolution external LCD at home or in the office, and to use the laptop"s built-in LCD as usual for mobile purposes. This helps to boost the longevity of the laptop"s built-in LCD and many people do use their laptop in this way. If you feel reluctant to use a dual display environment, where the screen is split in two, why not give this a try?

Select "Only show the desktop on 2" from the "Multiple displays" list in the "Screen resolution" menu. The laptop"s built-in LCD will be switched off and the external LCD will become the main display.

In the case of Windows 7, open "Alter power button operation" from the "Power options" list in the Control Panel"s "Hardware and sound", and alter the "Operation when the cover is closed" to "Do nothing".

By making this simple setting your laptop can be used as a space saving desktop computer. Another plus is that the laptop"s built-in LCD will last longer.

Recently some high-end laptop computers, such as the Sony VAIO F, are insisting on good display quality for their LCDs. However, a typical laptop"s built-in LCD does not have as good image quality as a stand-alone LCD. This is only natural since the costs allowed for display quality are completely different for an LCD incorporated into the PC as one of its parts and a specialized LCD.

However, by using an EIZO wide-screen LCD a laptop user can still fully enjoy such benefits of a stand-alone high-quality LCD as excellent color reproduction, a wide viewing angle, more even display and a wealth of items that can be adjusted to improve image quality. This is a crucial point for people who use their computer for photographs and videos in particular.

EIZO"s wide-screen LCDs emphasize color reproduction, and the coloration in sRGB mode has a high degree of accuracy. The standard color gamut used in PC environments and Internet content is sRGB, so you need have no worries about viewing or editing videos and photographs. They can also display images on web pages, such as products in online shops or goods for sale in online auctions, in colors that are very close to the real thing. (This is also influenced by how the seller took the photographs and processed the images, so we cannot say that the colors will always be accurate.)

Furthermore, in addition to sRGB color gamut accuracy, the high resolution-oriented FlexScan SX has the added benefit of covering more than 95% of Adobe RGB. Adobe RGB is a color gamut whose definitions encompass more highly-saturated colors than sRGB. In other words, it can represent a larger number of colors and brighter hues than sRGB.

Adobe RGB is the de facto standard in the publishing field and, closer to home, is used in digital SLR cameras and high grade compact digital cameras. The FlexScan SX series can reproduce the colors of photos taken in Adobe RGB mode with almost perfect accuracy on the screen. Retouching photographs proceeds more efficiently since subtle differences in color can be checked on the screen.

An example of sRGB color gamut image data displayed on a standard laptop and on the SX2462W. The SX2462W"s reproducibility of sRGB mode is of a considerably high standard but the color balance on the laptop has been lost. This would make it difficult to perform rigorous photo retouching.

In this case, if the image is edited on the external LCD with its high color reproducibility and the many tool palettes in the application are grouped in the laptop"s built-in LCD, there is less need to display or hide the tool palettes or to switch back and forth, and the image data to be edited can be displayed in a large form, making for more efficient work.

In this case, if the image is edited on the external LCD with its high color reproducibility and the many tool palettes in the application are grouped in the laptop"s built-in LCD, there is less need to display or hide the tool palettes or to switch back and forth, and the image data to be edited can be displayed in a large form, making for more efficient work.

When doing things like photo retouching, using software where there is a lot of switching between tool palettes it is very handy to display the image data to be edited on the external LCD with its high color reproducibility, and to gather the palette tools to be used on the laptop"s built-in LCD.

Going back to the subject of laptop computers, it is not going too far to say that applications and functions are being spoiled in laptops whose built-in LCD"s image quality is not too good. Connecting a laptop to a monitor with high image quality dispels any concerns about work that deals with colors and also helps to bring out the laptop"s potential.

Combining an EIZO wide-screen LCD with a laptop computer makes viewing videos and images even more fun. Just being able to see them on a large screen is a pleasure, but what makes it even better is that our LCDs are equipped with Fine Contrast, the optimum image quality mode for video and visuals. You can also use the Custom mode to create the image quality you prefer.

We expect that you now understand how displaying screens from a laptop computer on a stand-alone LCD can create a very pleasant environment. It feels as if your everyday laptop has been transformed into a completely different desktop machine. Even if you only use laptop computers, it is definitely worthwhile to add a stand-alone LCD.

When choosing the type of LCD the most important consideration is to choose one with overall high quality. When it comes to that, we can recommend EIZO wide-screen LCDs to a broad range of laptop users. In addition to their high image quality, EIZO wide-screen LCD are built with careful attention to detail, including non-glare screens, versatile stand features, dot-by-dot capability, abundant image quality modes, and our proprietary eco-functions. We want you to make full use of your beloved laptop computer along with an EIZO wide-screen LCD.

This time we have spoken about how an external LCD can be connected to a laptop computer, but if your main machine is a desktop computer then you probably already have a LCD.

In which case, why not consider adding a full HD (1920 × 1080 dot) or WUXGA (1920 × 1200 dot) wide-screen LCD and creating a more advanced dual display environment to further enhance your computer"s usability.

Recently many computers can handle dual display output with their chipset integrated graphics function, and nearly all of them are capable of dual display output with a stand-alone graphics card.

The dual display environment of a desktop PC has a wider range of options than a laptop computer, which is already installed with an LCD. Depending on the combination of products used you can seek for a larger screen, higher resolution and better image quality.

The photograph below shows two EIZO 24.1-inch WUXGA (1920 × 1200 dot) models being used side by side for an overwhelming super high resolution of 3840 × 1200 dots in total.

You can get a super high resolution of 3840 × 1200 dots in total by putting two 24.1-inch 1920 × 1200 dot wide-screen LCDs side by side. The advantage in this is that a larger screen and higher resolution are achieved at a lower cost than buying a single 30-inch high resolution model

Whether you"re shooting still or video with your DSLR, sometimes you need a bigger screen than the tiny monitor built into your camera. The 7 inch screen gives directors and camera men a larger view finder, and the 16:9 aspect ratio.

Lilliput are famous for manufacturing durable and high quality hardware, at a fraction of the cost of competitors. With the majority of DSLR cameras supporting HDMI output, it is likely your camera is compatible with the 619AT.

Professional camera crews and photographers require accurate colour representation on their field monitor, and the 619AT provides just that. The LED backlit, matte display has a 500:1 colour contrast ratio so colours are rich and vibrant, and the matte display prevents any unnecessary glare or reflection.

The 619AT is one of theLilliput"s brightest monitor. The enhanced 450 cd/㎡ backlight produces a crystal clear picture and shows colours vividly. Importantly, the enhanced brightness prevents the video content from looking "washed out" when the monitor is used under sun light.