Can't use external monitor via HDMI

Question

I have an external monitor that is connected to my laptop via HDMI. I just upgraded to Natty and I can no longer redirect my video output to it using Fn+F8. How can I get my external monitor working again?

Hardware is a Dell XPS m1530.

It seems that I can twiddle with the nvidia settings and get configuration I am looking for, so I guess the real question is:

How can I get Fn+F8 to switch my video out between monitors like it used to?

This question should instead be filed as a bug report, and as such is off-topic, thanks! Instructions here. — Bruno Pereira, Feb 29 '12 at 09:35

score 0 · Answer 1 · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:24

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That should help you if you have a nvidia graphics-card: Second screen detection

edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:24

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answered Apr 29 '11 at 07:47

Dani3l

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Can't use external monitor via HDMI

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