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Learn how to connect your Windows PC to external monitors and adjust the display settings.
In Windows 7, it is easy to add a second monitor by using the new hotkey Win+P. This is convenient when you need to change the display settings during your presentations with a projector connected to your laptop. Here are two methods to set up multiple monitors in Windows 7.
If you need help setting up your external monitors, see How to use multiple monitors in Windows. If you’re having trouble setting up multiple monitors on Surface, see Troubleshoot connecting Surface to a second screen.
On the Display settings page, under Multiple displays, select Connect to a wireless display, then select Connect. Note: If you can't find the PC you want to project to, make sure it has Wi-Fi turned on and has the wireless display app installed and launched.
You can present with two monitors: Using Presenter View is a great way to view your presentation with speaker notes on one monitor (your laptop, for example), while your audience views the notes-free presentation on a different monitor (like a larger screen you're projecting to).
To change the brightness on an external monitor, use the buttons on it. Change brightness manually To adjust display brightness, select the Network icon on the right side of the taskbar, and then move the Brightness slider to adjust the brightness.
Use the Surface Dock to connect your Surface to full-size monitors, an ethernet connection, external speakers, and more. It also charges your Surface. If you're not sure which dock you have, go to Identify your Surface Dock and features.
Follow the monitor manufacturer’s instructions to set both external displays to use DisplayPort 1.2 as an input source. For example, this might be called Multi-Stream Transport (MST), which allows the first display to pass the signal along to the second external display.
If you need help setting up your external monitors, see How to use multiple monitors in Windows. If you’re having trouble setting up multiple monitors on Surface, see Troubleshoot connecting Surface to a second screen. Troubleshoot issues that occur when setting up external monitors.
Connect your Surface on Windows 10 to a TV, external display, or projector by using the Surface HD Digital AV Adapter or the Surface VGA Adapter.