Can I rotate the display and keep my keyboard working when using the Lenovo Yoga 7i?
Can I rotate the display and keep my keyboard working when using the Lenovo Yoga 7i?
background (tablet mode I found some info about Device Manager to disable the sensor, or to put a magnet on a certain area of the keyboard so it detects it as (open?) So far, without trying a magnet, one of the sensors at least enables it to fold beyond 180degrees, but the moment it completely touches folded with screen and keyboard outward, it disables the keyboard and trackpad. I could put a cloth between it to keep it slightly open. desk setup (software rotate one screen, but mirrored I would like to be able to manually switch the keyboard, or touchscreen, on and off, while using an external monitor. I want to rotate the display and maybe mirror it, but in Windows settings and also Intel Graphics utility, there's no option to only rotate one display if mirrored. Peripherals and other control I got a wireless handheld trackball mouse, and tried updating the bluetooth drivers of my computer to see if that somehow improves the flakey connectivity range. I was trying some of those Mouse&keyboard apps on phone, and RDP also, but too laggy. Mostly if I can use command line, or some file transfer, and then use the laptop/tablet or even if there's a way to connect that wirelessly, or screen share the phone. next steps and summary: Otherwise I guess I can just make due with trying a magnet next and maybe just physically turn my laptop/tablet upside down, or even physically rotate the monitor. edit: nope, the monitor only rotates 90 degree, and the tablet mode laptop would have the vent fan towards me, or if it's stood up in tent mode... really if I can just (software-)rotate one display, keep it mirrored somehow. then can click and drag on the mirrored screen.
Do you need to make and model specific monitors? Do you want info on your laptop specs or what operating system is running there? = = = = I'm not sure (full disclosure) about how hard this really needs to be. But Windows does let some screens tilt or rotate. Just FYI: https://www.techlicious.com/tip/how-to-r...e_vignette And if you right-click on a blank spot of the desktop, it might let you open the Control Panel for the GPU(s). The monitor could have its own menu to rotate the screen, or there are drivers that support 90-degree turns. Pressing WIN + P opens "More Display settings." But regarding: "I would like to manually switch the keyboard, or touchscreen, on and off, while using an external monitor." Is that external monitor a touch screen? Lastly, I'm very worried about using magnets or any physical trick. Those things might not work out well. Find a software solution. Maybe Powershell or registry editing. Registry editing is my absolute last resort. Only do it after backing up everything. FYI: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...s...c421ef0d6d Notice the Powershell scripts listed there.
Lenovo Yoga 7i with Windows 11 Pro on Dell screen (not a touchscreen) is connected via USB-C right now. Model S2722QC, even though the computer says Intel. Ctrl+Alt+arrows don't work. I tried Windows Display Settings and GPU utilities. No magnets either. Next, I checked Registry or Powershell but had to save backups first. What about Autohotkey or another script? To fix this, I am trying to rotate just one display because they are mirrored, which means it flips both of them.
Having two identical screens except for one screen being rotated 90 degrees condtradicts the idea of mirroring. Mirroring being duplicate screens - correct? However, if the laptop is closed then you do not see or need to see the original screen if I understand the setup. First objective is to find a way (if possible) to rotate that one display as required. Starting with some series of keystokes that can, in turn, be automated via a macro or script. May not be possible with the current laptop screen and/or monitor screen. Second objective is to find a way to automate or otherwise launch some macro or script (Powershell or otherwise) via a mouse button to toggle the screen rotation. Contigent on that being doable. Question: is having an external keyboard attached to the laptop viable? Overall I am not completely sure that I understand the physcial requirements. Is it possible for you to take a photograph or two of the required setup and indicate the required monitor image orientations. If so, do so, and post the photographs here via imgur ( www.imgur.com ). Be sure not to reveal any personally identifying information. Someone else may subsquently offer other ideas and suggestions.
Lenovo Yoga tablets can fold open. It is a touchscreen laptop that lets me move between big and small screens easily. The screen turns 180 degrees, so I would have to flip the tablet upside down. When this happens, the heating vent gets right in my face while it sits on my lap, blocking airflow. This causes the laptop to overheat, which might make me upgrade to a better desktop or find better software that uses fewer resources. However, the big screen only physically rotates 90 degrees. So I have to rotate the whole laptop upside down to keep the screen upright in tent mode, even if the external monitor is now facing downward.
I am using a Bluetooth handheld trackball and a mechanical keyboard (both of which are also Bluetooth) that I recently bought. The trackball does not give me more than a foot or two before losing connection. I could try AAA batteries instead, or use a Bluetooth adapter with a large antenna to help reach further.
But you'll just need a single monitor. You want them mirrored? That's better because then I can drag my mouse from the tablet screen onto your big TV screen. I haven't checked what to do with PowerShell or Registry tweaks yet, but I guess those will happen soon.
You probably shouldn't move your laptop or tablet in any way that blocks air coming out of it. Just to be sure: when you see an image on the monitor, it must look exactly like the one on the device itself, just flipped so you can read it normally as if looking in a mirror. That means flipping left and right. An upside-down 180-degree flip is different from that.
To open the "More Display settings," press the "Win" key plus the "P" key. There are several options here: PC screen only, duplicate, extend, or second screen only. I've been thinking about using these words as synonyms for just making a copy of the picture. Ideally, you want to see your tablet or laptop in its normal physical shape on one part of the room, with an image displayed on that screen. Then show the monitor side-by-side, but flip or rotate/mirror/duplicate the image so it looks right on the big screen too. Also tell me when you have to press a button to change those settings while using them.
My guess is that your device needs to stay closed, but you still need some way to turn its keyboard and touchscreen off and on by yourself when you use an external monitor. I'm also going to ask more questions about what this setup will be used for: do you want to give presentations? Are you watching streams at home? Or maybe it's a place where people come in and leave, like a kiosk? Still missing something here.
It's duplicated in the same way as when you mirror something, so it's okay by default. But after I fold my laptop into Tent or Tablet mode, it ends up upside down. I just want to relax and use a tablet while working on a big screen at my desk. Windows Settings and even Intel GPU Utility only let BOTH be 180 degrees flipped, which makes this worse. I just want to rotate the laptop screen back so it faces right and stays upright. Maybe for some web browsing or office work, but the trackball isn't precise enough. Since I never used the touchscreen before and now have a monitor attached, I thought about trying this. When the laptop is set up normally, I tend to use it as a normal laptop. But on the big screen, having a way to control it feels nice. Device Manager lets me disable the sensor when it folds, but while it goes past 180 degrees, the trackpad and keyboard are disabled even after folding completely open like in the picture below. Now you need a cloth or something to keep it open or have a headless keyboard and trackpad, but then the touchscreen is still on behind it, which I guess is fine. Tent mode makes it upside down anyway, and most of all, using the tablet on my lap puts the heating vent right in my face and blocks it out. Then you'd have to turn the screen but it would be upside down again if that clears things up a little bit. I was just hoping to use the tablet a couple ways without too much trouble
That sounds useful - let me check back with you.... CTRL+ALT+A and Arrows aren't working according to Post #3. Is there a rotation lock button? Or some other setting? For example: https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/so...-t...e-thinkpad Just as an idea - not something to try right away without making sure it fits your tablet. I don't want the picture staying permanently upside down or getting twisted in any way. That's another good reason to avoid messing with the registry. I found a lot of similar links using "What is the shortcut to rotate the screen on a Lenovo Windows ?" as my search terms. But do an identical search, then change things around as needed for your tablet. First take a quick look via Windows 11. Type "Screen Rotation" into the Search box - go to the bottom left corner. Any rotation settings or options? I didn't find any such options on my Windows 11 Pro system. But I am using a desktop setup, not just this specific tablet model.
thanks for trying to help, but i'm not sure if there's a good fix then i was hoping there might just be some utility that can rotate one screen..somehow the Windows Display settings do allow rotation, but as I said, they rotate both screens simultaneously when in Duplicate mode and when the Laptop is connected to the external monitor, it seems the laptop display doesn't auto-rotate the weird thing now is that while i'm typing this, i just noticed my laptop screen is upside down i unplugged it to test auto-rotate and Tent mode and plugged it back in i'm typing on a laptop with an upside down screen, but the external monitor is fine earlier it seemed unplugging switched the display orientation maybe this is because i'm in Extended mode now i do see the Rotation option again (per each screen individually) and Rotation Lock on the laptop overall i'm not sure if there's a way to separate it for Duplicate/Mirrored ahh maybe this is it something something i have to plug in the laptop, set it properly, and do rotation lock or something somehow right now it is set properly still have to get the Sensor deactivated again in Device Manager and prop it open a bit with a cloth or something so the keyboard and trackpack on the laptop function, if i want the heat vent is at the top where it folds hopefully i find how to lock it this way, or get it this way again seems good