How do I connect to monitors in one computer? So I can use two different programs in each monitor?
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Windows does support two monitors.  Go out and buy a video card put it in available PCI slot.  Then set windows to extend my desktop to the second monitor.  Running two monitors does take more power from the computer though.
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you need :\n\na S-video-out port on the Sony-viao\na S-video cable\nto know what channel your TV's alternate input, a/v input, (it is likely the same channel you use to play DVD's on your TV, assuming you can and do.)\nAnd last Windows XP\n\n1. With the Laptop off, plug S-video cable in, turn on TV.\n\n2. Turn-on Laptop, when at desktop, and all programs are loaded.\n\n3. right-click on the desktop, choose 'properties', when the 'Display Properties' window opens.\n\n4. Click the 'settings' tab.  You should see 2 monitors.\nMake sure your Laptop monitor is #1 and on the left of the TV, if not, then click it and drag it to the left.\n\n5. Click the down-arrow, choose the TV monitor, Clear the check-box for 'extend my windows desktop to this monitor' if not already clear.  This will make your TV display the same thing as your laptop.\n\n6. click the down-arrow, choose the laptop monitor, check 'set as primary monitor'\n\nclick 'ok', and 'ok' again.\n\nHope this helps !
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first .. you need a video card that have 2 monitor outputs. then get 2 monitors. then use a software provided by the video card company to help you set it up(i have ATI radeon. so i use the software ati catalyst control center ). then just connnect them!!\n\nthere are little pieces of stuff in the procedure that i cant explain right here. and it is different for all the video cards. but try it , its not too complicated..
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Connect a spare PC between DVD writer and monitor, then it'll work. DVD writers are not designed to interface directly to a monitor.
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no you can get one monitor for both and connect the both by spilator to watch any one of them
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Install a second Windows XP compatible video card and monitor.  Right click anywhere on the desktop where there isn't an icon and select properties. Click the settings tab.  Here you will find where to setup the second monitor.\nIt is important you use a Windows XP compatible video card. I did it using a video card out of an old computer.  My computer started having problems with random lockups.  I installed a new video card and everything now works great.
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You can use what is called a KVM switch.  It allows you to use one keyboard, one mouse and one monitor with 2 PCs.\n\niogear makes some great products.
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Well,\nThe Question is very vague.\n\nI believe we donot require any card for this,if you have connected the two monitors to a Laptop or a PC.\n\n* Try pressing the buttons <ctrl>,<alt> and <F1> simultaneously.\n* Try doing this at least 3 to 4 times.\n* This helps to toggle between the two screens.\n\nhope this works.
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2 ways to go here:\n\n1) First you need a dual view video card. A good example is Ati brands that support dual view. a link to one is: \n\nhttp://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=AA29470\n\nThen you need a dvi adapter unless one monitor you are using is dvi compatible. a link to the dvi adapter:\n\nhttp://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=AA14935\n\nIn the Ati control panel are the settings for dual view.\nSome NVIDIA cards also support the dual mode.\n\nIf both monitors are DVI and not VGA - the video card will be a good bit more expensive to support dual dvi.\n\n2) If both monitors are not needed at the same time you can also get a switch like the one listed below. It can be 2 monitors to 1 computer or 2 computers to one monitor\n\nhttp://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=1494095
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if ur computer has built in ethernet card, then u can connect them both by using crossover cable... its the cheapest way i know.
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In a business setting, it's not uncommon to have multiple monitors per PC.  All you need is a video card with 2 or more outputs or multiple video cards.  People who deal with finances, insurance, etc. & deal with stocks sometimes do this.
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a video card that supports two monitors. NVIDIA or RADEON
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HOLD ON GUYS!!!\nbefore you start ripping your computer apart, and running out to buy a new video card try the simple things first.\na) are all cables connected correctly and securely.\nb) are all power cables connected. etc.\nc) did you try the reset button\nd) try a different monitor on your computer, and see if your monitor will work on another computer.\nif none of those things work and you are comfortable opening up your computer, then do so and check the connections.
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Your computer will need to support this type of display. (Check for more than one VGA or DVI display port.)\n\nIf not, you can buy a dual or triple head graphics card to install into your machine. Installing a second graphics card disables the computer's on-board port and you connect up your monitors to its ports instead. This will give you two (or more) independently addressable displays. With windows you then select the display and tick "Extend my desktop to this display" in the settings and the additional display will come on and start working. (By default windows will only use one display until you tell it otherwise in the settings, then all is fine and windows will use all the displays from then on.)\n\nhttp://shopmatrox.com/\n\nI have a Matrox P650 Dual-Head card with two flat panel screens and this works very well. (There are cheaper options out there though.)\n\nThere are also boxes and adaptors out there that can split your one display output into two, and this will function in "stretched" mode. (For example a laptop.) But make sure that your computer's chip-set is supported. The manufacturer of the display splitter box should be able to tell you what it is compatible with.\n\nThis is different from independent displays in that it is slightly less flexible. As far as windows is concerned, you have one big monitor and some applications might not work quite right in stretched mode because they are unaware of the two displays.\nThere are drivers/software to work around this to a certain extent. (Mostly to re-position windows to the middle of one of the displays and not the middle, straddling the two displays, and to reposition windows when maximised to the display they are in and not across both screens.)\n\nIf your budget (and hardware) allows, go for independent displays rather than stretched mode only setup.
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I am going to make the assumption that all 3 monitors are hooked up to the same computer, and are in working order (i.e. they will work if plugged into a different computer). Yes, it is a lot to assume, but I'm working with what info I've got :)\n\n\nFirst off, check to see if the connection from the monitors are secured to the computer, plugged into the outlet, and, powered on. I know this sounds very basic, but it's the best place to start.\n\nNext, check to see if the video cards are seated properly to the motherboard. To do this, you must open the computer case. Unplug everything to the computer, and open the case up. Look for the card where the monitors plugged into and check to see they are set securely in place.\n\nIf the monitors still aren't working, then check the software settings. Right click an open spot on the desktop and select Properties.\nGo to settings.\nCheck to see if Windows recognizes 3 monitors.\nIf it does, check the box the reads "Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor"\nCheck apply.\n\nIf this doesn't work,  check the Advanced Tab on the same page. There, you will open the property settings of the video card. Depending on the make of your card, there will be different settings. Try to find one that reads "Displays" or "Monitors" or something of the like. Try changing the setting there.\n\nIf all else fails, go to system restore. Start --> Programs --> Accessories ---> System Tools ---> System Restore. Restore your settings to Friday (when your system was working). System restore sets all drivers and setting back to an earlier time and does not delete any data files, unlike a full system recovery.\n\nWithout knowing what kind of system you are running, this is the best advice I am able to give. It may be best to contact your IT department, or a repair service.\n\nHope this helps.
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windows 98, and windows xp support adding multiple monitors on ur desktop or ur laptop. all you need is a free expansion slot, and another vga adapter that goes on that expansion slot, so now u can have two monitors, i have successfully tested upto three monitors on one pc. this way u can configur ur windows to display different programs on different monitors. like u can drag MS word window to ur monitor number two, and ur internet explorer window on monitor number one, and then u can have ur chat converstaions on monitor three. \n\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/learnmore/northrup_multimon.mspx\n\nAnother way to habve multiple monitors is to add video extender devices. which support two to 16 monitors on one vga card. so typically in a classroom u wish every one to see what u have on ur monitor. The output from ur vga card goes to the video splitter/extender, and then u can add monitors to the video splitter\n\nhttp://www.startech.com/ststore/itemdetail.cfm?ProductID=ST124UTP&mt=\n\nThis will help definitely
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FIRST..Is the PC "input" to allow it's use as a monitor?  If yes, then it is "one-way" only, and would not work as you are suggesting. Considering it's use as a monitor, your graphics card should suffice. (Many non-tech people have trouble with "input" and "output" as to which is which.)\n\nIf it IS a two way connection, (such as USB, Firewire, etc.) there would HAVE to be some software for the PC, and an appropriate connecting cable.\n\nWithout seeing the set and the manual, I am guessing that it is set up to work as a monitor as this is quite common.  This is primarily so that "media center" units and those with "TV" cards can use the bigger screen for output, (like a bigger monitor.)