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Changing Screen Resolution |
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Chances are the
resolution of your screen is set to 800 x 600 pixels, which simply
means that you screen consists of 480,000 picture elements (dots or
pixels) which are used to display the images and text you are
looking at now. Earlier screen resolutions were 640 x 480, but
that is not a common setting today. What is becoming more
common, is the trend towards 1024 x 768 as the assumed resolution;
if you have a notebook computer it will generally be set to this
resolution, or higher, and if you have a 17" screen (or larger) you
may prefer this setting. Our web site has been designed to
suit 1024 x 768, so give it a try and see what you think.
Whilst many screen elements will be smaller, you will find that you
can see much more information at once, and you can always
buy a
bigger screen.....! |
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How do I change my screen
resolution?
No matter which version of Windows you are using, the
procedure for changing the resolution of your screen is much
the same. You need to be cautious though, because it
is possible to mess up this procedure so that you can't see
anything on your screen at all, or you can't get your screen
back to it's original setting. if in doubt, contact
your computer supplier for advice.
- Close or
minimise any software applications which are running on
your computer
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Right-click a vacant area somewhere on the screen with
your mouse
- Choose
Properties from the drop-down menu
- The
Display Properties dialog box will open
- Click on
the Settings tab
- You can now
mode the slider control under Screen Area to suit
your requirements
- Make a note
of the current resolution (say 800 x 600)
- In this
instance, change the setting to 1024 x 768
- Choose
Apply
- Your screen
will be resized and you may be asked to confirm that you
wish to proceed
- The screen
may revert to the original setting if you do not confirm
- Your screen
will now be displayed in 1024 x 768 resolution
- To change
it back, repeat the above, and return the settings to
(say) 800 x 600
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How do
I change the number of colours displayed?
You generally will not need to alter the number of colours
displayed, unless an older program insists that you do, in which
case you need to consider whether it is worth running the older
program. if you do need to change the number of colours, the
procedure is much the same as that for changing the screen
resolution.
- Use exactly the same procedure
above, but change the Colours instead of the Screen Area
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Disclaimer: All information on this web site is provided
in good faith however you should be aware that making changes to the
settings in your computer can create operational
issues which may affect the reliable operation of your computer.
If in doubt, you should check with your computer supplier or perhaps
a knowledgeable friend before altering any settings on your computer no matter how reliable the source.
Lincoln Computer Centre will accept no responsibility for any
adverse effects caused by following the above instructions. |
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A
word from Greg ... |
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If you have a notebook computer, you may find that reducing the
screen resolution merely reduces the size of the display area.
So most recent model notebooks are generally best set at 1024 x
768 or higher. The increasing clarity of CRT and LCD
screens means these higher resolutions are a good option these
days.
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