Selecting Graphics Modes. Sony VPCZ217GH, VPCZ217GA, VPCZ217GG

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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.

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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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Selecting the Graphics Mode Manually

You can manually select your desired graphics mode.

To select the graphics mode manually

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Press the Fn+F7 keys.

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Click Settings.

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Select your desired graphics mode and click OK or Apply.

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You can also select your desired display output destination in the Settings window.

If you use the Intel

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Wireless Display (installed on selected models only), disconnect the docking station from your computer or disconnect the external display(s) from the docking station and select External Display mode.