Monitor resolution I have reset the screen settings, but the icons are still too large, and the red exit button will not show on the screen. The view is warped whenever I open a window. I have changed the DPI settings and adjusted the H and V settings using the menu. Nothing helps. someone else readjusted the screen, forgot what they did, and now wants me to fix the problem.

Change the resolution of the monitor/screen. On the desktop, point somewhere where there are no icons. Right click the Mouse button and select Screen Resolution or graphics properties. Click the tab RESOLUTION. If the computer does not show you any higher resolution, the monitor may not be able to display it.

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Instructions

1. • 1 Push the "Menu" button on the front or side of your Dell monitor. The button's icon resembles a miniature monitor. This will open the main monitor setting menu. Push the button again to exit the main menu and open the OSD menu.
     
   • 2 Push the "Down Arrow" button on the monitor to scroll through the OSD menu. Stop at "Factory Reset." Push the "Menu" button to open the factory reset menu.
     
   • 3 Push the "Down Arrow" button to select "Position Settings Only" to reset the monitor's horizontal and vertical screen settings. Press the "Menu" button to activate the setting changes.
     
   • 4 Push the "Down Arrow" button to select "Color Settings Only" to reset the monitor's red, blue and green color settings. Press the "Menu" button to activate the setting changes.
     
   • 5 Push the "Down Arrow" button to select "All Settings" to restore the monitor to its original factory settings. Press the "Menu" button to activate the setting changes.
     
   • 6 Push the "Up Arrow" button to select "Exit" to leave the monitor reset menu. Press the "Menu" button to exit the OSD menu. Push the "Menu" button again to exit the main settings menu.
     

Hello Dean,

It seems your windows resolution settings are set wrong, you simply need to adjust the resolution to match the monitor. To do this, open your start menu, select Control panel. When the control panel is open check the top left corner to see if it is in Classic or Category view, if it says Category, click the switch to classic mode link. If you don't see this in the top left look at the top right and look for Category or Large Icon View, if Category is selected select Large Icon by clicking on Category and then clicking Large Icon View in the list that appears.

Once in the proper view, click on Display and depending which version of windows you have select Settings on the top of the properties window(XP or older) or Adjust Resolution from the left column(Vista/7), now find the slider bar for resolution and slide it to 1280x1024. This will set the number of pixels on the screen.

The default and best resolution for this monitor is 1280x1024, if that makes the fonts/icons too small try 1024x768 next and 800x600 last. If the resolution is set too low to see the Ok and Apply buttons simply set the slider bar then press the enter button the first time, then you will be able to see the Ok and Apply if you need to continue adjusting.

Hope this helps FixYa,

Chris

Reply back with your version of windows if you require more specific instructions or pictures of any of the steps.

Hello Lawrie,

You don't actually adjust fonts or resolution on the monitor, you do adjust them in the control panel of the computer. To do this, open your start menu, select Control panel. When the control panel is open check the top left corner to see if it is in Classic or Category view, if it says Category, click the switch to classic mode link. If you don't see this in the top left look at the top right and look for Category or Large Icon View, if Category is selected select Large Icon by clicking on Category and then clicking Large Icon View in the list that appears.

Once in the proper view, click on Display and depending which version of windows you have select Settings on the top of the properties window(XP or older) or adjust resolution from the left column(Vista/7), now find the slider bar for resolution and slide it higher if you want the font smaller or lower if you want the fonts larger. This will set the number of pixels on the screen.

The default and best resolution for this monitor is 1280x1024, if that makes the fonts too small try 1024x768 next and 800x600 last. If the resolution is set too low to see the Ok and Apply button simply set the slider bar then press the enter button the first time, then you will be able to see the Ok and Apply if you need to continue adjusting.

Hope this helps Fixya,

Chris

Reply back with your version of windows if you require more specific instructions or pictures of any of the steps.

Choose Screen ResolutionFor higher legibility of documents on screen, you can adjust the screen resolution of your monitor (for monitors that support more than one screen resolution option). The higher the number of pixels, the more information you can display on your screen and the smaller items appear. Lower screen resolution makes items appear larger and can benefit people with vision impairments. This procedure tells you how to adjust screen resolution through Display Properties in Control Panel.

Mouse actions Keyboard actions 1 On the Start menu:

• Select Control Panel

Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key ).

• Select Control Panel by pressing C.

2 In Control Panel:

• Be sure you are in Classic View (all Control Panel icons are showing).
• If not, under Control Panel in the left pane, select Switch to Classic View.
• Select Display.

In Control Panel:

• Be sure you are in Classic View (all Control Panel icons are showing).
• If not, under Control Panel in the left pane, select Switch to Classic View by pressing TAB.
• Press ENTER.
• Press the RIGHT ARROW key, and then the LEFT ARROW key to select Display.
• Press ENTER.

3 In the Display Properties dialog box:

• Select the Settings tab.

In the Display Properties dialog box:

• Move to the Settings tab by pressing CTRL+TAB.

4 On the Settings tab, under Screen Resolution:

• Select a screen resolution value by moving the slider arrow.
• Select OK.

On the Settings tab:

• Move to the Screen resolution slider by pressing ALT+S.
• Choose a screen resolution value by pressing the RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW key.
• Press ENTER.

5 To close Control Panel:

• Select the Close button.

To close Control Panel:

• Press ALT+F, C.

Control Panel: Display: Settings tab: Screen resolution

Please right click on your monitor desktop

Click on "Properties"

Click on "Settings"

Look for "Screen Resolution" down at the bottom.

see if the resolution is "1024 by 768"

if not then make it "1024 by 768"

Also check "Color Quality" is set to "Highest (32 bit)"

If not then make it "Highest (32 bit)"

Click apply and screen resolution will be changed.

If it does not change then please check your graphic card drivers.

Cheers

This should be an (LCD) screen. They are the ones that usually have this kind of problem. You will need to take it to have it checked if the problem is the VGA signal cable leading to the monitor. They will check if it is properly connected or has gone bad. It is very unlikely that the screen is bad. When this VGA signal cable goes bad it could result in a totally blank screen.

You can embed the date on image data when (Postcard) is selected. The date will be printed on your images even if it has not been set at the computer or printer.

* Ensure that the camera's date/time is set beforehand.
* Set the camera to a shooting mode (except (Stitch Assist) or Movie).
* Press the <DISPLAY> button so that icons show on the LCD screen.


1. Check that appears on the LCD monitor.
- If it does not, click here to view the procedure for changing the resolution.

2. Press the <MENU> button.

3. Select (Date Stamp) in the [ Rec.] menu using the or buttons.



4. Select [Off], [Date] or [Date & Time] using or .



5. Press the <MENU> button to exit the menu.

6. Shoot the image.
- The Date or Date & Time will be embedded into the actual image.

Choose Screen Resolution For higher legibility of documents on screen, you can adjust the screen resolution of your monitor (for monitors that support more than one screen resolution option). The higher the number of pixels, the more information you can display on your screen and the smaller items appear. Lower screen resolution makes items appear larger and can benefit people with vision impairments. This procedure tells you how to adjust screen resolution through Display Properties in Control Panel.
Mouse actions Keyboard actions 1 On the Start menu:

• Select Control Panel

Display the Start menu by pressing CTRL+ESC (or the Windows logo key ).

• Select Control Panel by pressing C.

2 In Control Panel:

• Be sure you are in Classic View (all Control Panel icons are showing).
• If not, under Control Panel in the left pane, select Switch to Classic View.
• Select Display.

In Control Panel:

• Be sure you are in Classic View (all Control Panel icons are showing).
• If not, under Control Panel in the left pane, select Switch to Classic View by pressing TAB.
• Press ENTER.
• Press the RIGHT ARROW key, and then the LEFT ARROW key to select Display.
• Press ENTER.

3 In the Display Properties dialog box:

• Select the Settings tab.

In the Display Properties dialog box:

• Move to the Settings tab by pressing CTRL+TAB.

4 On the Settings tab, under Screen Resolution:

• Select a screen resolution value by moving the slider arrow.
• Select OK.

On the Settings tab:

• Move to the Screen resolution slider by pressing ALT+S.
• Choose a screen resolution value by pressing the RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW key.
• Press ENTER.

5 To close Control Panel:

• Select the Close button.

To close Control Panel:

• Press ALT+F, C.

Control Panel: Display: Settings tab: Screen resolution

1440 x 900