Dead screen/second monitor

I have a PB running Leopard and the screen died. (Actually it was killed by a drop) Anyway I want to be able to access it via a second monitor but it is currently set for "Mirroring Off".
Is there any way to turn on "Mirroring" by key combinations? (Right now I can't see the primary screen of course. )
Thanks in advance!!
Scott

Does pressing f7 do anything ?

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