how to apply external monitor on laptop?

[boim]

hi,
i am using ubuntu 8.04 on my vaio sz laptop.
i want to use an external monitor connected via the laptop's vga port.

how do i tell ubuntu to switch the view from the laptop screen to the external one?

[overdrank]

hi,
i am using ubuntu 8.04 on my vaio sz laptop.
i want to use an external monitor connected via the laptop's vga port.

how do i tell ubuntu to switch the view from the laptop screen to the external one?

Hi and welcome, you can try and use the command

gksu displayconfig-gtk

using the alt, F2 keys. There you can add and adjust your external monitor.

[boim]

thanks!
it works with the laptop's vga port.
however, when i am using the docking station i can't seem to operate the dvi port.
do you have any idea why?