Instructions
![Screens Connect Screens Connect](https://is5-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple115/v4/1b/8c/27/1b8c27b0-8da2-54ce-005a-7888a57ed973/AppIcon-0-1x_U007emarketing-0-6-0-sRGB-85-220.png/1200x630wa.png)
On the Mac you will be connecting to, download the app by clicking on the appropriate link:
If you're connecting a monitor to a laptop computer, see: How to connect an external display to my laptop. There are two types of flat-panel displays available: LCD, and LED. These monitors are very similar and use a VGA, DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort, or USB-C connector to connect to the computer. Apr 10, 2021 When you connect the laptop, smartphone, or tablet to the Dell wireless monitor, you can access the mouse and keyboard that are connected to the Monitor and control the devices. You can either extend or duplicate your Windows desktop wirelessly to one of these monitors and connect your Android 5.0 (and above) tablet or smartphone via Wi-Fi.
Then, simply double-click on the Screens Express icon to launch the app.
Required Service and Settings ValidationScreens Express will verify that the required settings are properly configured. If that is not the case, you will need to grant Screens Express permission to make those changes for you. Screens Express will restore those settings back to their initial state when you close Screens Express.
Sharable LinkOnce the operation is complete, Screens Express will generate a unique link, which can be shared with the person who wish to connect to your Mac. You can choose to change that link every time you use Screens Express or make that link the same on each use.
Simply select and copy the unique link or click the Share button to get a list of options:
The person receiving that link can then tap or click on that link, which will automatically open Screens and initiate a connection to the Mac.
Incoming ConnectionUntil a connection has been made, Screens Express is in wait mode. When an incoming connection has been detected, you will be prompted to allow the remote guest connection to continue. Click on Share Screen to let the connection go through.
From this point, the person has access to your Mac like he or she would be sitting in front of it.
Closing the ConnectionScreenconnect Login
To close the connection, you can either Quit the app or click the Close button if you wish to close the connection but keep Screens Express running.
If you choose to close the connection, the app will need your permission to perform this action.
All modern laptops can connect to an external display, such as an LCD monitor, projector, or TV. The external display can extend your viewing area, giving you more space for applications, or mirror your laptop screen (show the same thing on both screens).
How to connect to an external display in Windows
To connect the external display to a laptop, locate the correct port on the body of your laptop. Most laptops utilize on or more of the following connections: HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, or USB-C (Thunderbolt 3). Some older laptops use VGA. These various connections are shown in the images below.
Screen Connect Uninstaller
Once you plug the display into your laptop, you may be required to press one or more keys on the laptop's keyboard to 'activate' the external display. This shortcut key combination varies depending on the laptop, but is often one of the following: hold the Fn key, and then press F3, F4, F5, F7, F8, F9, or F10.
The activation function key usually has a picture of a monitor on or above it. Consult your laptop's manual if you can't find the key. If you are still having trouble, or you need to download a copy of the manual, visit the laptop manufacturer's website.
Change what's displayed on the secondary monitor
In Windows, press Windows key+P to show the Project options (for controlling a projector or external display).
- PC Screen Only - Only the primary display is active. The external display is not used.
- Duplicate - The same image is shown on both displays. If the displays have different resolutions, the resolution of the smaller display is used for both.
- Extend - The external display extends the primary. Application windows can be moved from one display to the other if you click-and-drag the window's title bar.
- Second screen only - The primary display is disabled, and only the secondary display is enabled.
If your external display uses Miracast (HDMI over Wi-Fi Direct), click Connect to a wireless display to connect to it.
![Reference Reference](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple123/v4/40/80/c9/4080c978-5ec8-f17e-c8c8-6c6d8e5cdb05/mzl.jmbhryva.png/552x414bb.png)
How to connect an external display on macOS
For users with macOS X 10.8 or later:
- Access the System Preferences menu and select the Displays option.
- Press and hold the Option key.
- In the bottom-right corner of the Displays window, locate a Detect Displays button.
- Click it to force macOS to look for any external displays connected to the computer.
Laptop connected to a docking station
If your laptop connects to a docking station, there should be several video ports on the back of it for a monitor. However, the types of ports varies from brand to brand. Depending on the docking station, the laptop may have to remain open for a dual monitor display.
How do I disable the auto-switch or specify an external display?
Some laptops have an external display 'auto-switch' feature, which can be configured in the BIOS.
Screens Connect Says Initializing
Will a monitor work with my laptop if my laptop screen is broken?
In many cases, yes. If only the laptop's screen is broken, an external monitor usually still works with your laptop. However, if there are other malfunctioning components, such as your video hardware, the external display may not work.
Additional information
- See the DVI, external display, and VGA definitions for additional information about these terms and related links.