Using Dual Monitors (text)

When it comes to your computer, you can never have enough memory or storage. And when working with digital images, add more screen space to that wish list. One solution—you could buy a larger monitor. If you’re using Windows XP or Vista though, think about adding a second monitor instead. Adding a second monitor not only gives you more viewing area, but you’ll gain greater efficiency and improved workflow. Using feature-rich software like Neurolucida and Stereo Investigator sometimes means a screen packed with toolbars, special views, and multiple image files. Both Neurolucida and Stereo Investigator support a dual-monitor setup through Windows XP/Vista. No update or special download is required. What can a dual-monitor setup give you?

There are many different ways you can take advantage of a dual-monitor setup in your lab or office. Some include: Move frequently used toolbars, such as Focus Position Meter, Image Acquisition and the Orthogonal View to the second monitor. You’ll free up screen space to work with your tracing or sample on screen. Keep Microsoft Excel or another application open in the second monitor to view and work with your results while viewing the image at the same time. Stretch a large item across two monitors or open a different file on each monitor to easily compare them. Run at different display resolutions. For example, run your main monitor at
1920×1220 for a live video feed, and run the second monitor at 1024×768 for the Lucivid.

WHAT DO I NEED ?
Many newer computers already support dual monitors. See if yours has two VGA or two DVI connectors or one of each. A single connector requires an upgrade. Having a dual monitor setup will forever change your workflow. You’ll wonder how you accomplished your studies with just one monitor.

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