Using XP with a LCD projector

Hello, everyone. I'm currently trying to set up a Viewsonic PJL885 projector for use with a laptop running Windows XPspk2 (the projector is plugged into the spare monitor port). This projector does not come with any drivers, and there is no manual available on-line from Viewsonic. I decided to post a question here before I tried calling Viewsonic support.

The projector seems to work well, and I set up multiple monitors in Windows XP. However, it seems like the only monitor set up I can utilize is stretching my desktop over both the projector and the laptop's screen. I was wondering if there is any way to make the desktop appear on the screen and through the projector, in duplicate.

Thanks in advance for all your help!

 

I f you will post some more info maybe, what video card or onboard are you using?

 

Sure: the laptop is using a ATi Radeon IGP 345M video card.

 

Hello JStanton, welcome to Major Geeks

The solution lies in set your ATI graphics card correctly, not with the Viewsonic settings.

ATI now has a control program called ATI Catalyst. See all about it here

http://www.tweakguides.com/ATICAT_1.html