How to set up your laptop as a monitor

Laptops cannot be used as monitors for other computers, however, laptops with an external VGA port can be connected to other display devices, such as monitors or projectors.

How to connect an external monitor to a laptop:

1. First of all, prepare the laptop and the monitor to be externalized;

3. Find the VGA interface on the side of the laptop;

5. Press the function key on the notebook keyboard at the same time: FN key + projection key;

6. At this time, four selection buttons will appear on the screen, and the functional meaning is only displayed on the laptop screen, both screens display the same content, and the extended screen is the content of the two screens combined.

1. Only display the notebook screen on the external screen to turn off, click the desired button to set it.

Start by preparing your laptop and the monitor you want to plug in. Note that the display should have HDMI or VGA interface, here we use VGA interface for demonstration.

The sample line is connected, and after it is connected, it needs to be set up in windows, and the notebook and monitor are opened.

end screen settings.

There are two ways to set up shortcuts to use shortcuts.

The first way is to press the function key on the laptop keyboard at the same time the fn key + projection key. Different notebooks have different projection keys, mine is on the F4 key, but the icons are probably the same.

The second way is to press and hold the Windows key + letter P key at the same time.

Four selection buttons will appear on the screen. Their functional meanings are only displayed on the laptop screen, both screens display the same content, and the extended screen is the content of the two screens combined.

1. Only show the laptop screen on the external screen. The last one is the one we use regularly. Click the desired button and you're set it up!

Do you know how to take a laptop as a monitor and how to set it up? Here's what I brought about how to set up the notebook as a host monitor, welcome to read!

How to set up a notebook as a host monitorNotebook external display monitor supports LCD monitor and LCD TV,Here we take the notebook external LCD monitor as an example,If it is connected to a TV, it is almost the same,There is a related extension link to the computer Pepsi network behind the introduction。

1. First connect the LCD monitor to the power supply, and then connect the monitor data cable to the VGA interface on the laptop.

Figure 1 of the setting method of the notebook when the host displayUse a monitor cable to connect the monitor to the laptop.

2. Use the combination shortcut key FN+F3 key to switch it to light up the LCD display.

Note:The shortcut keys for switching between different notebook displays are different,For example, Lenovo notebooks are usually fn+f3 screen cuts、HP notebooks are fn+f4、Toshiba notebooks are fn+f5 combination shortcuts,In short, the general is fn+f1-f4,You can try。 I really can't find the toggle combination, please look down.

PS: FN is the key that the laptop keyboard has more than the normal keyboard. Right in the bottom left corner of the keyboard, the second key. This is usually between the Ctrl and Win keys on the left. The win key is the one that draws a windows window logo.

3. Usually at this time, the LCD monitor and the notebook monitor are both on. The next thing we have to do is turn off the laptop screen in order to save power, of course, you can also do without the following.

Right-click on the desktop and select Properties. Under the Settings tab, find the Display settings. In the drop-down list, select the second item "Plug and Play Monitor". Then make sure that both of the following items are checked.

Figure 2 of the setting method of the notebook when the host monitorThen click "Apply". Then select the first item "(Multiple Monitors)" (the description will vary depending on the graphics card) and make sure that both are canceled.

Figure 3 shows how to set the display of the notebook as the host computerHow to connect an external monitor to a laptop Tutorial on setting up an external monitor for a laptop.

After that, click OK and you're good to go. At this point, the laptop's screen should have turned off. In addition, due to the use of a large-screen display, it is recommended to increase the resolution to avoid the display screen is not clear enough.

Take Lenovo thinkbook14, win10 system as an example, the method used as a monitor for a laptop:

1. First of all, prepare a laptop, an external monitor, and an HDMI cable.

2. Use an HDMI cable to connect the laptop to the external monitor.

3. After that, turn on both devices and start them.

4. Make the shortcut key "win+p" on the computer to turn on the "projection" function.

5. Finally, select the mode you need.

Computer projection function:

Computer screen only: It means that although the computer is connected to the display device, the screen will only be displayed on the computer screen that is being operated, and the external monitor is in a black screen state.

Copy: This means that the screen of the computer device being used is the same as that of the connected display device.

Expansion: It means that the screen is extended from the computer device to the display device, and the screen can be synchronized or different screens can be executed separately.

Second screen only: This means that the screen only appears on the connected display device and the computer device is in a black screen.

This answer applies to most models of Lenovo computers.

How to use your laptop as a monitor.

First of all, connect the monitor and the laptop through a VGA or HDMI cable, the goal is that the monitor is the main screen, and the laptop monitor is used as a secondary display.

Go to [Start] and find the [Control Panel] option in the upper part of the page, and click to enter the control panel details page.

Go to the detailed list of [Control Panel] and find the [Display] option, and click to enter the displayed details page to set it.

Go to [Display] - Screen Resolution] to set it, and first set the [Display] option to "1. Move PC Monitor".

Then set the [Orientation] to the "Landscape" value, the main setting is the [Multi-Monitor] option, the value is "Expand these options", click Apply.

Summary: 1. Connect the monitor and notebook through a VGA cable or HDMI cable.

2. Open [Control Panel] --Display] --Screen Resolution].

3. Set [Display] to a mobile PC display.

4. Set [Multi-Monitor] to expand these displays.

Press and hold the Windows key of the keyboard at the same time letter P key, and then four selection buttons will appear on the screen, their functional meanings are displayed on the notebook screen, both screens display the same content, the extended screen is the content of the two screens combined into one, only displayed on the external screen, the notebook screen is closed, the function that is often used is the last one, and then click the button you need.

Precautions for using laptops.

Due to space and energy constraints, it's impossible to fit a big fan like the one used in a desktop in a laptop. When holding and using, pay attention to maintaining good ventilation conditions for the heat dissipation position of your machine, do not block the heat dissipation holes, and if the machine is dissipated through the bottom plate, do not place the machine on the hot poor conductor for a long time.

The most aging part of a computer is the optical drive, and the optical drive of a laptop is no exception. The optical drive of the laptop is mostly a special product, and it is more troublesome to replace it after damage, so it is necessary to use it with care. It is not a good habit to use a laptop to watch VCD or listen to **, and the money to replace the optical drive of your laptop is enough for you to buy a VCD player or CD Walkman.

Laptops are generally LCD screens, and their data is transmitted through several pairs of differential signals, which are pulled out of the north bridge. So to use the laptop as a monitor, the signal must be transmitted to the screen through a differential line, and it can only be through the North Bridge. Therefore, to use the screen as the receiving end of the signal, it is necessary to unplug the LCD signal cable connecting the screen on the screen and the motherboard and connect it to another motherboard.

Moreover, different motherboards are matched with different screens, and the definitions are not exactly the same, which is very risky and not feasible.

Summary. Using your laptop as a monitor only can be achieved in several ways:1

Use an HDMI VGA** cable: Use an HDMI or VGA cable to transmit the output signal to the laptop by connecting the laptop with other devices as a display device. This method requires making sure that the laptop has an HDMI VGA port and that the input options are set to the appropriate interface.

2.Use Remote Desktop: Network share your laptop with another device, enable remote desktop features, sign in to your laptop on another device, and control your laptop display from Remote Desktop on other devices.

This approach requires networking information and remote desktop capabilities to be configured on both laptops and other devices. 3.Use dedicated software:

Use your laptop as a monitor by installing relevant software such as AirPlay, ApowerMirror, etc. This approach requires ensuring that laptops and other devices have the appropriate software installed and set up accordingly.

By connecting the laptop with other devices as a display device, the HDMI or VGA cable is used to transmit the output signal to the notebook electric destroyer. This method requires making sure that the laptop has an HDMI VGA port and that the input options are set to the appropriate interface. 2.

Use Remote Desktop: Network share your laptop with another device, enable the Remote Desktop feature, log in to your laptop on another device, and control your laptop display from the Remote Socks desktop on another device. This approach requires networking information and remote desktop capabilities to be configured on both laptops and other devices.

This approach requires ensuring that laptops and other devices have the appropriate software installed and set up accordingly.

It should be noted that when using a laptop as a monitor, it is necessary to fully protect the relevant data and privacy information in the laptop to avoid leakage and accidental loss. At the same time, when using other equipment, Hongmao needs to ensure the compatibility and correctness of the equipment to ensure the quality and clarity of the output signal.