Unable to connect to the external display

Original title - Alienware m17X

My function keys stopped working, I am tring to connect my Alienware 2210 monitor I hooked up and working before, my computer tells me that it is not connected. The HDMI is plugged into my screen and my computer. When I'm on my desktop and I right click for inside, click Customize my display settings that I click on that opens and then click on connect an external display and it says no connection. All this was that I have to type FN/F6 to change the display of laptop to external display. I know it's a setting I prevent my FN keys work, but I don't know how to fix it?

Hi RandyHester

1. what happens if you use the function keys?
2. What is the exact error message that you receive when you try to connect?
3. try you the office mirror or extend the desktop on the external monitor?

Please refer to the below links and check if the information provided allows -http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Troubleshoot-multiple-monitor-problems
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/multiple-monitors-frequently-asked-questions
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/set-up-multiple-monitors
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/understanding-multiple-monitors

I hope this helps.

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