Dell 2001 FP with laptop

[jacki]

Just got my Dell 2001FP.
Plugged it in turned it on. Nothing happens.
When I boot up my machine, I get Windows launch screens on the laptop monitor and the 2001fp.
But after that, nothing but a weird flicker if I move my mouse to the new monitor.
What settings do I need to check in the Display screen? Do I need new drivers or another video card?

I have a basic HP laptop, about a year old, if that helps.

[shayneon]

Control Panel => Appearance and Themes => Display => Settings

Click on monitor 2 => Set to 1600x1200 Resolution => Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor" => OK

It might be slightly different if you don't have XP, but this is how I set mine up - works great.

I use a laptop with a Samsung 213.

PEACE

[jacki]

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Control Panel => Appearance and Themes => Display => Settings

Click on monitor 2 => Set to 1600x1200 Resolution => Click "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor" => OK
PEACE

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This works great if I select 1400x1050.
But if I selcect 1600x1200, the monitor goes crazy. It looks like a scrambled tv channel.
No clue what's going on. Help would be much appreciated, since Dell is of no help.

[danzasmack]

your video card may not be able to support 1600x1200 on the 2nd screen.

What is the resolution on your laptop?

[jacki]

1024x768