(12.3-en) Using Display Configurator

This article shows how to use the Display Configurator in IGEL OS.

 Start the Display Configurator. The starting options are described under (12.3-en) Display Configurator.

Open

It is possible to use several different profiles in the Display Configurator. The profiles are automatically selected at runtime depending on the currently connected monitors. A profile is created when the current monitor layout, or the current resolution is configured via Display Configurator. The profile is automatically assigned to the currently connected monitors and recognizes the manufacturer, model by plug, and, if available, the status of the laptop cover. When the screen configuration changes (by hot (un)plugging), the system will automatically switch to the profile.

Identify Displays

Click Identify Displays to start screen detection.
The names and properties of the screens will be detected. The connection, the assigned number (1 = main screen) and the name will be shown on each screen. Example: 1: DVI-D(II): Samsung 24"

Define Main Screen

1. If necessary, switch to the advanced dialog by clicking Advanced.
   
   
   

2. Select the screen that you wish to define as the main screen under the advanced settings.
   
   
   

3. Set the Index to 1.
   The display is now marked as the main screen.

Split Display over Several Screens

You have various options for using several screens. In the dialog, the connection, the assigned number (1 = main screen) and the name is shown for each screen. (Example: 1: DVI-D(II): Samsung 24")

The procedure with the minimal dialog:

1. If necessary, switch to the minimal dialog by clicking Simple.
   
   
   

2. Select according to your needs: 

   • To show the same content on all screens (Shadow screens), select

     Open

     

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   •  If you would like to expand the display to all screens and the other screens are to the left of the main screen, select 

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   • If you would like to expand the display to all screens and the other screens are to the right of the main screen, select 

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The procedure with the advanced dialog:

1. If necessary, switch to the advanced dialog by clicking Advanced.
   
   
   

2. Use drag-and-drop to move the displays to the desired configuration.
    

   • Move the displays to the desired layout. They will snap together when they touch each other at the edge.

   • If you no longer need a monitor, drag it to the upper right corner to the Disabled area to disable it. 
     
     

   • To display the same content on multiple displays, drag them one on top the other. Mirror \<other> will be displayed. The mirroring monitor is displayed in the lower right corner.
     
     
     

3. Click Apply to set the current status. Click Yes in the confirmation window to save the configuration permanently and associate it with the profile.

Rotate Displays (Page Orientation)

1. If necessary, switch to the advanced dialog by clicking Advanced.
   
   
   

2. To rotate the display counterclockwise, click on . To rotate the display clockwise, click on .
   
   
   

3. Click Apply to set the current status. Click Yes in the confirmation window to save the configuration permanently and associate it with the profile.

Change Mouse Settings

1. If necessary, switch to the minimal dialog by clicking Simple.
   
   
   

2. To adjust the mouse for left-handed users, enable the Lefthanded Mode.
   
   
   

3. To adjust the speed of the mouse pointer, change the value under Pointer speed. The higher the value, the further the mouse pointer will move when the mouse is moved.
   
   
   

4. To change the time interval within which two consecutive mouse clicks are recognized as a double-click, change the number of milliseconds under Double click interval.

Zoom Display (Screen Magnifying Glass)

You can magnify the screen content. The effect is the same as with the screen magnifying glass in Microsoft Windows: All text and graphics are magnified by the same factor; this results in a virtual display area which is bigger than the monitor’s available display area. The user therefore sees a magnified section of the entire screen; the section can be moved by moving the mouse to the edge of the screen.

To activate the function:

1. If necessary, switch to the advanced dialog by clicking Advanced.
   
   
   

2. Under Panning, set the desired value. Example: 3860x2160
   
   
   

3. Under Resolution, set a low value. This value simulates the actual resolution of the screen. Example: 1280x800
   
   
   

4. Click Apply.
   The screen content will be magnified. The magnification factor results from the ratio of the virtual resolution and the simulated actual resolution.

Change Refresh Rate

1. If necessary, switch to the advanced dialog with Advanced.
   
   
   

2. Under Refresh rate, set the desired value.

Restore Default Settings

Click Reset to restore the default settings.