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Re: [tablet] confused after connecting M10 to monitor via HDMI.

 

It should automatically go into desktop mode when the monitor is connected.
There is a toggle on the system indicator to change modes.

On Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 11:17 AM, Ted Chappell <tedechappell@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

> what is the command to tell the tablet to use an external monitor and go
> into that mode (and to turn it off that mode)?  i saw a post somewhere
> showing a command to work with an external monitor.  i also have an adapter
> and the adapter and cord work fine with my surface 2 tablet so i know they
> work.  also with the m10, if i plug to a tv works fine because it
> recognizes a connection and goes into external monitor mode.
> thanks,
> Ted
>
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Mitchell Reese <dev@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> *To:* ubuntu-phone@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> *Sent:* Monday, April 25, 2016 5:21 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Ubuntu-phone] [tablet] confused after connecting M10 to
> monitor via HDMI.
>
> I had similar issues - solved them by getting a different micro to Hdmi
> adapter - the first wasn't  long enough (apparently two milimeters makes a
> big difference).
>
> Working perfectly now.
>
> Mitchell
>
> On Tuesday, 26 April 2016 12:22:11 AM AEST, Alexey Balmashnov
> <a.balmashnov@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > Got HDMI-micro-HDMI cable and connected M10 FHD to ASUS PA246Q monior.
> >
> > Observed:
> > * Looks like unity session got restarted killing all running apps,
> without
> > actually entering desktop mode
> > * Saw for a shot while notification that I am welcome to use tablet as
> > touchpad to control pointer
> > * Monitor is active and shows black screen
> > * Everything is back to be dsiplayed on the tablet screen
> >
> > I am really confused now. How system should actually behave?
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Alexey
> >
>
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