Using Acer Aspire Z5801 as a secondary monitor only

Julie_L

Hello Everyone,

 

I am a new member and have my first question for you all:

I don't think I can but just want confirmation from anyone of you please.

I have 2 hdmi inputs and 1 hdmi output.  The hdmi output works great to extend to my tv but now I would like to do the opposite and use my all-in-one's monitor as a secondary monitor to extend my work laptop to.  I have tried using the hdmi input port from my laptops hdmi port but nothing is displayed.  It is however recognized on the laptop's display settings but nothing is diplayed on the all-in-one monitor.

I'm thinking the all-in-ones aren't designed to be used as a secondary monitors (input), only for displaying out to monitors.

Can someone please clarify this for me?

What are the hdmi inputs primarily used for if not as a secondary monitor?

I am operating Windows 7 on the all-in-one.

 

Thank you. 

Julie_L

Charitha

Dear Julie

 

This HDMI input mainly design for connecting Gaming consoles and cable boxes. Laptop output frequency may be not synchronize with the HDMI input. If you can try out with the different screen Resolution of the laptop. 

 

Thank You