MAG 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor using as external monitor doesn't show DVD

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Newbie Forum Discuss, MAG 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor using as external monitor doesn't show DVD at Starters forum; Hey, I am trying to watch a a DVD on my laptop and external monitor, I can only see the movie on the laptop screen but external monitor is showing a black screen, I did install the drivers(I think) , what might be the problem?? Thanks all, MC

mican (New on Forum): Posts: 1; Posted: 31-05-2007

Hey, I am trying to watch a a DVD on my laptop and external monitor, I can only see the movie on the laptop screen but external monitor is showing a black screen, I did install the drivers(I think) , what might be the problem??
Thanks all,

MC

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imkidd57 (Senior Moderator & Editor): Posts: 8,618; Posted: 01-06-2007

One of the function keys (?F5) usually switches from laptop LCD display to external. Have a look in the laptop manual to be sure...

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