Sony VPCZ21C5E User Manual download pdf (Page 137)

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Customizing Your VAIO Computer >

Selecting Graphics Modes

Connecting the supplied or optional docking station to your computer enables you to use both the graphics accelerators on

the docking station and on the computer.

About Graphics Modes with Graphics Accelerators

When connecting the docking station to your computer, you can use two graphics modes. Depending on the number of

external displays connected to the computer and the docking station, your computer automatically switches a graphics mode

to the optimal graphics mode.

❑ Computer Display mode

In Computer Display mode, your computer enhances its graphic performance by using the graphics accelerator on the

docking station when images displayed on the computer screen. This mode is suitable for when you use certain software

applications, such as game software, on the computer screen.

You cannot view images on the external display(s) connected to the docking station in Computer Display mode.

❑ External Display mode

In External Display mode, you can extend your desktop across the external display(s) connected to the computer and the

docking station. This mode is suitable for when you play a video game only on the external display(s) connected to the

docking station.

The graphics accelerator on the computer is used to display images on the computer screen or the external display(s)

connected to the computer and the graphics accelerator on the docking station is used to display images on the external

display(s) connected to the docking station.

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