changing display settings

[D.]

i have a new monitor and it suggests that
i set the screen resolutions at 1680 x 1050
when i use this setting EVERYTHING is reduced
to an almost unusable size .
is there any way to keep these settings
and have the fonts and icons changed to
a larger size .
thanks ,
Dick
i.e. 7
sp 2
o.e. 6

 

[Colin Barnhorst]

Have you rebooted?

 

[D.]

thanks for the response and yes i have
several times .
D.

 

[VanguardLH]

i have a new monitor and it suggests that
i set the screen resolutions at 1680 x 1050
when i use this setting EVERYTHING is reduced
to an almost unusable size .
is there any way to keep these settings
and have the fonts and icons changed to
a larger size .

You have a new monitor. Looks we are to guess that it is an LCD
monitor. LCD monitors are designed to appear best at one resolution;
i.e., they have a "native resolution" where interpolation is not used.
Any other resolution means the monitor has to interpolate what to do
with the surrounding pixels, and usually if not always with LCD
monitors results in a more fuzzy display. So you want to run at
whatever is the native resolution for the monitor. You didn't mention
the monitor's brand and model so you'll have to go read the manual or
check the online specs to see what is the native resolution for
whatever LCD monitor you now have.

Rather than change the resolution and reduce sharpness, you could
change the DPI (dots per inch) setting. This dictates how many dots
(pixels) are used to display the same character within the same
resolution; i.e., the number of dots for a character changes which
changes its size, and doesn't change the resolution.

Control Panel -> Display Properties, Settings tab, Advanced, General
tab.

You can up the DPI to make characters look larger. While you can use
a custom value, start with the standard increment(s) already listed.

 

[D.]

my apologies for the lack of info .
it is a viewsonic Q 20 wb . there was limited
information that came with the monitor excluding
a manual . can you tell me the " native resolution " .
i woud trully appreciate it .
TIA ,
Dick

 

[Brian A.]

my apologies for the lack of info .
it is a viewsonic Q 20 wb . there was limited
information that came with the monitor excluding
a manual . can you tell me the " native resolution " .
i woud trully appreciate it .
TIA ,
Dick

 

[Brian A.]

You can download the manual from:
http://www.viewsonic.com/support/userguides.cfm?event=getUserGuides&serialNumber=q20

Aside from Vanguards advice, although I find it makes the icons to large which I
don't care for, try:
Right click an empty area on the desktop.
Click "Properties" in the popup menu.
Click the Appearance tab > Effects button.
Select (check) Use Large Icons.
Click Ok > Apply.
If you don't like the look, go back and uncheck it, Ok and Apply.

Click the Advanced button > Item dropdown list button > Icon.
Change the size of the icon and font. Careful you don't make it to large.
Click Ok > Apply.
If it doesn't work out to your liking, change it back or to a size the does.

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[Brian A.]

Stupid fingers clicking mouse.

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Brian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Windows Desktop User Experience }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://basconotw.mvps.org/

Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375