Multiple Monitors

This article will explain connecting and using multiple monitor screens (display) with a computer.

Step 1: After connecting all the cables

• It's worth a double check they're FIRMLY plugged in
• See "I Have a Laptop and a Docking Station" under New Computer - Getting Started Guide.

Step 2: Power on the computer and monitors

Step 3: On the keyboard, hold down Windows + P

Step 4: A small window should open, then you select Extend

More Fixes

Mouse

If your mouse doesn't move seamlessly across the multiple screens, you need to change the order: How to use multiple monitors in Windows (microsoft.com), under the "Rearrange your displays" heading.

Plugged Laptop Back into Dock & Blank Monitors

If you're using a laptop with a dock and after reconnecting the laptop and displays not coming up:

1. Power Off/Shutdown the computer
2. Un-plug power from the dock for 20 seconds
3. Plug the power back into the dock
4. Power On the laptop

Laptop Screen Lid Open/Closed

We've already modified the power settings for your laptop to have the laptop screen/lid open or closed.