Guest guest Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 I think you need another CPU with a different video card (computer) if you want the screens to show different programs at the same time, irregardless of Apple or MS operating systems.-- Pedro Ballester, M.D.Warren, OH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Dual screens are fantastic. I set mine up specifically to copy old notes into digital format so I could have two full screens - old note on the left and I typed it into word processor/EMR on right. Avoiding the need to either ALT-TAB constantly or shrinking the sizes down unacceptably had been great for productivity. Likewise with countless other uses. I could not do it myself. My computer consultant installed an Nvidia video card. If none of the tech experts on our list can walk you through it for a do-it-yourself, I'd say it is definitely worth an investment in having someone come in and do it for you. Jacques Guillot __ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 PS - another CPU is not necessary.JG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 I use a port replicator made for this purpose (I only have to hook on USB into my laptop and that does the screen, mouse, printer, etc.). Now that I have it working, it works great and I can do clone (same as on laptop screen) or extend monitor to show different things. A cheaper way, without anything extra: have you tried the extend my desktop: Control Panel Display Settings then click on the second monitor from the drop-down menu and then check the " extend my desktop " box You should be able to then drag things to the second monitor with the mouse. Sharon At 10:06 AM 1/20/2008, you wrote: I think you need another CPU with a different video card (computer) if you want the screens to show different programs at the same time, irregardless of Apple or MS operating systems. -- Pedro Ballester, M.D. Warren, OH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 Good for you!I have been using dual monitors on three of my workstations for a long time.it makes a significant difference in work efficiency, both for me and for my assistant.In order to be able to set that up, I had to install dual output graphics cards in order to have two separate screens showing different data.If the motherboard only has one video output, or if there is only a single output graphics card, you can't get separate screen images.on a laptop, with a separate video output, you will have to see if the graphics driver supports dual screens. My experience with laptops, although very limited, is that the separate video output can support dual monitors, if the driver will do so.You can check this by right clicking on the screen, and going to properties, and then clicking the settings tab, then clicking on the graphics card tab.If it does not, you can try to update the driver, either from Microsoft, or going to the graphics card company's website to see if there is an updated driver which will support dual monitors.Hope that's helpful.LLLynn Ho wrote: Hurrah!A patient walked in and brought me a small cheerful flat screen monitor which I promptly attached to my laptop in the exam room. (His start up IT firm went out of business/ is being bought out, and he thought I could use the extra monitor for sharing info with patients). It is GREAT! for reviewing web information in the room with the patient so we don't have to crowd around the laptop. But, is there an easy way not to have the monitor be a 'slave' to my laptop so we can look at different things at the same time? I don't see it on the control panel. Still running Windows XP SP2. I think it would be easy if I had a Mac...LynnNeed to know the score, the latest news, or you need your Hotmail®-get your "fix". Check it out. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 You can do this by picking 2 monitors on the screen preference section: Boot up with both monitors turned on. Right click on an open window section. Right click properties. click settings tab You should have 2 boxes in the display area, highlight the second one. Click box that says "extend my windows desktop onto this monitor" Then you can move the web screen to the second monitor. If you have a desktop, you'd need a second video card to do this, but a laptop has a second plug in for monitor anyway through the motherboard. It's kind of a neat trick. Matt in Western PA dual screen monitors Hurrah!A patient walked in and brought me a small cheerful flat screen monitor which I promptly attached to my laptop in the exam room. (His start up IT firm went out of business/ is being bought out, and he thought I could use the extra monitor for sharing info with patients). It is GREAT! for reviewing web information in the room with the patient so we don't have to crowd around the laptop. But, is there an easy way not to have the monitor be a 'slave' to my laptop so we can look at different things at the same time? I don't see it on the control panel. Still running Windows XP SP2. I think it would be easy if I had a Mac...Lynn Need to know the score, the latest news, or you need your Hotmail®-get your "fix". Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2008 Report Share Posted January 20, 2008 dual screen monitors are the bomb. I've been using dual screen monitors as my main workstation at work and I have dual 22 inch monitors at home. (Whoever said size doesn't matter wasn't talking about monitors). As has been previously stated, it should be no problem for any modern notebook to extend the screen across another monitor. It's then a simple matter to drag whatever application you want (for instance a web browser) onto the external monitor. If you have a desktop computer-it might or might not work depending on what type of video card you have. Most of the modern video cards from ATI and NVIDIA have two outputs allowing for dual screen. They also have software specifically enable to tweak your dual monitor setup. Lynn-if you are using a desktop and you need a separate video card I have a few extra AGP bus video cards laying around that have dual outputs. Let me know and I would be glad to send one to you. (For that matter, I have one or two cards with the PCI-Eexpress bus as well). > > You can do this by picking 2 monitors on the screen preference section: > > Boot up with both monitors turned on. > Right click on an open window section. > Right click properties. > click settings tab > > You should have 2 boxes in the display area, highlight the second one. > Click box that says " extend my windows desktop onto this monitor " > > Then you can move the web screen to the second monitor. > > If you have a desktop, you'd need a second video card to do this, but a laptop has a second plug in for monitor anyway through the motherboard. > > It's kind of a neat trick. > > Matt in Western PA > > > dual screen monitors > > > Hurrah! > A patient walked in and brought me a small cheerful flat screen monitor which I promptly attached to my laptop in the exam room. (His start up IT firm went out of business/ is being bought out, and he thought I could use the extra monitor for sharing info with patients). > It is GREAT! for reviewing web information in the room with the patient so we don't have to crowd around the laptop. > But, is there an easy way not to have the monitor be a 'slave' to my laptop so we can look at different things at the same time? I don't see it on the control panel. Still running Windows XP SP2. > I think it would be easy if I had a Mac... > Lynn > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Need to know the score, the latest news, or you need your Hotmail®-get your " fix " . Check it out. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Hey you guys. Thanks for the rapid fire deployment of information and sorry I am so slow on the uptake. However there is not shrapnel in the room yet, I can't get the bomb to go off. After I click properties, extend my screen etc., I've managed to go from slave to blank background on the new screen (it is really pretty!) but where do you drag things onto the new screen? Is there a secret trapdoor or a unmarked exit? I am always so impressed by the collective know how on this list. Maybe we should make ourselves into one giant Star-Trek-like mind fused hive...Lou, thanks for the offer, but I am putting the dual screen on a laptop and so shouldn't need AGPs or PCIs or whatever kind of cards, hopefully..LynnTo: From: lspikol@...Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2008 19:58:32 +0000Subject: Re: dual screen monitors dual screen monitors are the bomb. I've been using dual screen monitors as my main workstation at work and I have dual 22 inch monitors at home. (Whoever said size doesn't matter wasn't talking about monitors). As has been previously stated, it should be no problem for any modern notebook to extend the screen across another monitor. It's then a simple matter to drag whatever application you want (for instance a web browser) onto the external monitor. If you have a desktop computer-it might or might not work depending on what type of video card you have. Most of the modern video cards from ATI and NVIDIA have two outputs allowing for dual screen. They also have software specifically enable to tweak your dual monitor setup. Lynn-if you are using a desktop and you need a separate video card I have a few extra AGP bus video cards laying around that have dual outputs. Let me know and I would be glad to send one to you. (For that matter, I have one or two cards with the PCI-Eexpress bus as well). > > You can do this by picking 2 monitors on the screen preference section: > > Boot up with both monitors turned on. > Right click on an open window section. > Right click properties. > click settings tab > > You should have 2 boxes in the display area, highlight the second one. > Click box that says "extend my windows desktop onto this monitor" > > Then you can move the web screen to the second monitor. > > If you have a desktop, you'd need a second video card to do this, but a laptop has a second plug in for monitor anyway through the motherboard. > > It's kind of a neat trick. > > Matt in Western PA > > > dual screen monitors > > > Hurrah! > A patient walked in and brought me a small cheerful flat screen monitor which I promptly attached to my laptop in the exam room. (His start up IT firm went out of business/ is being bought out, and he thought I could use the extra monitor for sharing info with patients). > It is GREAT! for reviewing web information in the room with the patient so we don't have to crowd around the laptop. > But, is there an easy way not to have the monitor be a 'slave' to my laptop so we can look at different things at the same time? I don't see it on the control panel. Still running Windows XP SP2. > I think it would be easy if I had a Mac... > Lynn > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > Need to know the score, the latest news, or you need your Hotmail®-get your "fix". Check it out. > Helping your favorite cause is as easy as instant messaging. You IM, we give. Learn more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Just push an object to the right OR left and you should see it. Matt in Western PA dual screen monitors> > > Hurrah!> A patient walked in and brought me a small cheerful flat screenmonitor which I promptly attached to my laptop in the exam room. (Hisstart up IT firm went out of business/ is being bought out, and hethought I could use the extra monitor for sharing info with patients). > It is GREAT! for reviewing web information in the room with thepatient so we don't have to crowd around the laptop. > But, is there an easy way not to have the monitor be a 'slave' tomy laptop so we can look at different things at the same time? Idon't see it on the control panel. Still running Windows XP SP2. > I think it would be easy if I had a Mac...> Lynn> > > > > >----------------------------------------------------------> Need to know the score, the latest news, or you need yourHotmail®-get your "fix". Check it out.> Helping your favorite cause is as easy as instant messaging. You IM, we give. Learn more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 " Maybe we should make ourselves into one giant Star-Trek-like mind fused hive... " I think another reference could be to Gaia in Asimov's Foundation series. This practical step will be a tremendous boon for call coverage! Jacques Guillot, MD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Lynn, I wonder if your issue is finding the mouse. Once you found the mouse (mine at least disappears between the two monitors), click on something you can see on the monitor with stuff open, then drag it to the second monitor until you can see the mouse then, then drop it over to the second monitor. It's hard to explain, but I have to thank Sharp for showing me when I visited her office in Woodland Park, CO at the first IMP camp. Does that make any sense? Sharon At 02:44 PM 1/22/2008, you wrote: Hey you guys. Thanks for the rapid fire deployment of information and sorry I am so slow on the uptake. However there is not shrapnel in the room yet, I can't get the bomb to go off. After I click properties, extend my screen etc., I've managed to go from slave to blank background on the new screen (it is really pretty!) but where do you drag things onto the new screen? Is there a secret trapdoor or a unmarked exit? I am always so impressed by the collective know how on this list. Maybe we should make ourselves into one giant Star-Trek-like mind fused hive... Lou, thanks for the offer, but I am putting the dual screen on a laptop and so shouldn't need AGPs or PCIs or whatever kind of cards, hopefully.. Lynn To: From: lspikol@... Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2008 19:58:32 +0000 Subject: Re: dual screen monitors dual screen monitors are the bomb. I've been using dual screen monitors as my main workstation at work and I have dual 22 inch monitors at home. (Whoever said size doesn't matter wasn't talking about monitors). As has been previously stated, it should be no problem for any modern notebook to extend the screen across another monitor. It's then a simple matter to drag whatever application you want (for instance a web browser) onto the external monitor. If you have a desktop computer-it might or might not work depending on what type of video card you have. Most of the modern video cards from ATI and NVIDIA have two outputs allowing for dual screen. They also have software specifically enable to tweak your dual monitor setup. Lynn-if you are using a desktop and you need a separate video card I have a few extra AGP bus video cards laying around that have dual outputs. Let me know and I would be glad to send one to you. (For that matter, I have one or two cards with the PCI-Eexpress bus as well). > > You can do this by picking 2 monitors on the screen preference section: > > Boot up with both monitors turned on. > Right click on an open window section. > Right click properties. > click settings tab > > You should have 2 boxes in the display area, highlight the second one. > Click box that says " extend my windows desktop onto this monitor " > > Then you can move the web screen to the second monitor. > > If you have a desktop, you'd need a second video card to do this, but a laptop has a second plug in for monitor anyway through the motherboard. > > It's kind of a neat trick. > > Matt in Western PA > > > dual screen monitors > > > Hurrah! > A patient walked in and brought me a small cheerful flat screen monitor which I promptly attached to my laptop in the exam room. (His start up IT firm went out of business/ is being bought out, and he thought I could use the extra monitor for sharing info with patients). > It is GREAT! for reviewing web information in the room with the patient so we don't have to crowd around the laptop. > But, is there an easy way not to have the monitor be a 'slave' to my laptop so we can look at different things at the same time? I don't see it on the control panel. Still running Windows XP SP2. > I think it would be easy if I had a Mac... > Lynn > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > Need to know the score, the latest news, or you need your Hotmail®-get your " fix " . Check it out. > Helping your favorite cause is as easy as instant messaging. You IM, we give. Learn more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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