Reference number: CH000190
How
to set the resolution in Microsoft Windows.
Issue:How
to set the resolution in Microsoft Windows?
Cause:Microsoft Windows users may need to
increase their video resolution
after another user or program has adjusted their video settings or
because they may want a better viewing area on their computer.
Solution:To change the resolution in Microsoft
Windows follow the
below instructions.
- Click Start / Settings / Control Panel
- Double-click on Display
- Click the Settings tab
Once in the Settings tab change the
"Screen area" by dragging the switch from the left to
the right to increase the resolution. If you wish to increase the
colors click the down arrow on the colors box and select the
amount of colors you wish to use. It is important to realize that
as you increase your screen area or resolution you may not be
able to use all the different type of colors.
- If you are unable to increase the
resolution beyond 640 by 480 with 16 colors please see
document CH000191
for information about why you are unable to increase the
resolution.
- If you have increased your
resolution and are now unable to see anything please see document
CH000121.
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