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bogu.
May 23rd, 2009, 11:15 PM
I have a problem when I want to switch the image displayed from my Dell laptop's lid to a external display(such as a TV). Normally, I can do this from the keyboard - with a special key, but in Ubuntu it doesn't work. What can I do ? Thank You.
Kareeser
May 24th, 2009, 04:16 AM
If you're using an Intel graphics card, I believe you can set dual monitors (or cloning) in System -> Preferences -> Display.

I've found better success using the terminal command xrandr.
bogu.
May 24th, 2009, 10:36 AM
But I don't have any "Display" in System > Preferences.
Kareeser
May 24th, 2009, 04:41 PM
Er... what version of Ubuntu are you using?

Type the command "lsb_release -a" in the terminal.
bogu.
May 27th, 2009, 11:32 AM
Distributor ID: Ubuntu
Description: Ubuntu 8.10
Release: 8.10
Codename: intrepid
Kareeser
May 27th, 2009, 02:54 PM
Is there an option in the same menu called "Screen Resolution"?

Try typing "gnome-display-properties" into the terminal.