Strange auto zoom when laptop is connected to projector

[Guest]

Hi,

I have a Dell 620 running XP sp2. I can connect my laptop to a projector
and see both images with no issues. However, when I open an office document
(Excel, Word, Outlook email, Powerpoint presentation) the document
automatically zooms to 400%. Even if I change the zoom back to 100% it
automatically zooms back to 400%. If I try to view the Powerpoint
presentation as an actual slide show then Powerpoint flashes through all the
slides at lightening speed and there is nothing that I can do to stop it.

I've tried looking in the accessibility settings to see if there is
something there which is ticked when it shouldn't be, but I cannot see
anthing...

Please help - my job is based around giving training presentations which I
cannot do at the moment!

Thank you in advance.

 

[Echo S]

Try changing hardware acceleration. http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00129.htm And
make sure your laptop and projector are set to the same resolution --
usually 1024 x 768.

And you know, this almost sounds like a mouse driver issue to me. Try
updating your mouse drivers. I know that sounds weird, but it's worth a
shot.

 

[Guest]

Hi

Thanks for the tips. I'll give them a go.

WRT the mouse drivers - in my setup at home with a docking station etc I use
a Microsoft wireless mouse, but when I'm using my laptop standalone I use a
standard Dell USB mouse. Do you think that there may be conflict there with
the drivers? All my kit is only 2 months old...

Try changing hardware acceleration. http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00129.htm And
make sure your laptop and projector are set to the same resolution --
usually 1024 x 768.

And you know, this almost sounds like a mouse driver issue to me. Try
updating your mouse drivers. I know that sounds weird, but it's worth a
shot.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/

Hi,

I have a Dell 620 running XP sp2. I can connect my laptop to a projector
and see both images with no issues. However, when I open an office
document
(Excel, Word, Outlook email, Powerpoint presentation) the document
automatically zooms to 400%. Even if I change the zoom back to 100% it
automatically zooms back to 400%. If I try to view the Powerpoint
presentation as an actual slide show then Powerpoint flashes through all
the
slides at lightening speed and there is nothing that I can do to stop it.

I've tried looking in the accessibility settings to see if there is
something there which is ticked when it shouldn't be, but I cannot see
anthing...

Please help - my job is based around giving training presentations which I
cannot do at the moment!

Thank you in advance.

 

[Echo S]

I think if you try the other two things and they don't help, then there may
well be a conflict with the mouse drivers and the projector.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/

Hi

Thanks for the tips. I'll give them a go.

WRT the mouse drivers - in my setup at home with a docking station etc I
use
a Microsoft wireless mouse, but when I'm using my laptop standalone I use
a
standard Dell USB mouse. Do you think that there may be conflict there
with
the drivers? All my kit is only 2 months old...

Try changing hardware acceleration. http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00129.htm
And
make sure your laptop and projector are set to the same resolution --
usually 1024 x 768.

And you know, this almost sounds like a mouse driver issue to me. Try
updating your mouse drivers. I know that sounds weird, but it's worth a
shot.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/

Hi,

I have a Dell 620 running XP sp2. I can connect my laptop to a
projector
and see both images with no issues. However, when I open an office
document
(Excel, Word, Outlook email, Powerpoint presentation) the document
automatically zooms to 400%. Even if I change the zoom back to 100% it
automatically zooms back to 400%. If I try to view the Powerpoint
presentation as an actual slide show then Powerpoint flashes through
all
the
slides at lightening speed and there is nothing that I can do to stop
it.

I've tried looking in the accessibility settings to see if there is
something there which is ticked when it shouldn't be, but I cannot see
anthing...

Please help - my job is based around giving training presentations
which I
cannot do at the moment!

Thank you in advance.

 

[Guest]

I found the answer - it wasn't anything to do with a projector as such, it
was a problem when hitting Fn+F8. It was a MS keyboard and zooming issue (so
nearly right with the mouse driver idea).

If anyone else is struggling with this then the instructions on how to
correct it are here...
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060627075201AAzTkZP

Thanks

I think if you try the other two things and they don't help, then there may
well be a conflict with the mouse drivers and the projector.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/

Hi

Thanks for the tips. I'll give them a go.

WRT the mouse drivers - in my setup at home with a docking station etc I
use
a Microsoft wireless mouse, but when I'm using my laptop standalone I use
a
standard Dell USB mouse. Do you think that there may be conflict there
with
the drivers? All my kit is only 2 months old...

Try changing hardware acceleration. http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00129.htm
And
make sure your laptop and projector are set to the same resolution --
usually 1024 x 768.

And you know, this almost sounds like a mouse driver issue to me. Try
updating your mouse drivers. I know that sounds weird, but it's worth a
shot.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/


Hi,

I have a Dell 620 running XP sp2. I can connect my laptop to a
projector
and see both images with no issues. However, when I open an office
document
(Excel, Word, Outlook email, Powerpoint presentation) the document
automatically zooms to 400%. Even if I change the zoom back to 100% it
automatically zooms back to 400%. If I try to view the Powerpoint
presentation as an actual slide show then Powerpoint flashes through
all
the
slides at lightening speed and there is nothing that I can do to stop
it.

I've tried looking in the accessibility settings to see if there is
something there which is ticked when it shouldn't be, but I cannot see
anthing...

Please help - my job is based around giving training presentations
which I
cannot do at the moment!

Thank you in advance.

 

[Echo S]

Hm. I guess I don't quite understand the zooming issue, but I'm glad just
toggling through the Fn+F8 cycle fixed it. Thanks for posting your
resolution.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/

I found the answer - it wasn't anything to do with a projector as such, it
was a problem when hitting Fn+F8. It was a MS keyboard and zooming issue
(so
nearly right with the mouse driver idea).

If anyone else is struggling with this then the instructions on how to
correct it are here...
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060627075201AAzTkZP

Thanks

I think if you try the other two things and they don't help, then there
may
well be a conflict with the mouse drivers and the projector.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/

Hi

Thanks for the tips. I'll give them a go.

WRT the mouse drivers - in my setup at home with a docking station etc
I
use
a Microsoft wireless mouse, but when I'm using my laptop standalone I
use
a
standard Dell USB mouse. Do you think that there may be conflict there
with
the drivers? All my kit is only 2 months old...

:

Try changing hardware acceleration. http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00129.htm
And
make sure your laptop and projector are set to the same resolution --
usually 1024 x 768.

And you know, this almost sounds like a mouse driver issue to me. Try
updating your mouse drivers. I know that sounds weird, but it's worth
a
shot.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/


Hi,

I have a Dell 620 running XP sp2. I can connect my laptop to a
projector
and see both images with no issues. However, when I open an office
document
(Excel, Word, Outlook email, Powerpoint presentation) the document
automatically zooms to 400%. Even if I change the zoom back to 100%
it
automatically zooms back to 400%. If I try to view the Powerpoint
presentation as an actual slide show then Powerpoint flashes through
all
the
slides at lightening speed and there is nothing that I can do to
stop
it.

I've tried looking in the accessibility settings to see if there is
something there which is ticked when it shouldn't be, but I cannot
see
anthing...

Please help - my job is based around giving training presentations
which I
cannot do at the moment!

Thank you in advance.

 

[Guest]

Many thanks Jo for finding a solution. I had a similar problem with my Dell
Inspiron 9400 when I looked to interface an external monitor and hit Fn+F8.
I have spent hours hunting for a solution and even posted my own plea for
help on 08/19/2007. I noted your mail and noted the connection.

I have followed the linkto Yahoo and yes it works ! I would like somone to
explain why, but have to take it on trust. Perhaps Dell & Vista should
publish fix as surely we are not the only guys to experience this problem.

Many thanks to you all
John

I found the answer - it wasn't anything to do with a projector as such, it
was a problem when hitting Fn+F8. It was a MS keyboard and zooming issue (so
nearly right with the mouse driver idea).

If anyone else is struggling with this then the instructions on how to
correct it are here...
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060627075201AAzTkZP

Thanks

I think if you try the other two things and they don't help, then there may
well be a conflict with the mouse drivers and the projector.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/

Hi

Thanks for the tips. I'll give them a go.

WRT the mouse drivers - in my setup at home with a docking station etc I
use
a Microsoft wireless mouse, but when I'm using my laptop standalone I use
a
standard Dell USB mouse. Do you think that there may be conflict there
with
the drivers? All my kit is only 2 months old...

:

Try changing hardware acceleration. http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00129.htm
And
make sure your laptop and projector are set to the same resolution --
usually 1024 x 768.

And you know, this almost sounds like a mouse driver issue to me. Try
updating your mouse drivers. I know that sounds weird, but it's worth a
shot.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/


Hi,

I have a Dell 620 running XP sp2. I can connect my laptop to a
projector
and see both images with no issues. However, when I open an office
document
(Excel, Word, Outlook email, Powerpoint presentation) the document
automatically zooms to 400%. Even if I change the zoom back to 100% it
automatically zooms back to 400%. If I try to view the Powerpoint
presentation as an actual slide show then Powerpoint flashes through
all
the
slides at lightening speed and there is nothing that I can do to stop
it.

I've tried looking in the accessibility settings to see if there is
something there which is ticked when it shouldn't be, but I cannot see
anthing...

Please help - my job is based around giving training presentations
which I
cannot do at the moment!

Thank you in advance.

 

[Steve Rindsberg]

Hm. I guess I don't quite understand the zooming issue, but I'm glad just
toggling through the Fn+F8 cycle fixed it. Thanks for posting your
resolution.

Strictly WAG, but it seems to match something I've run into before ... computer
and projector at mismatched resolutions and the pj "windows" into the image
from the computer rather than downsampling it to fit. Ie, it shows the middle
1024x768 pixies out of whatever the computer's set to.

IAC, the general case answer seems to be "Cycle your computer's
Internal/External display switch function key through all available settings to
see if one works better."

Might also work to adjust the rez on the external monitor to match the pj's
capabilities (via Display Settings control panel).

 

[Echo S]

Strictly WAG, but it seems to match something I've run into before ...
computer
and projector at mismatched resolutions and the pj "windows" into the
image
from the computer rather than downsampling it to fit. Ie, it shows the
middle
1024x768 pixies out of whatever the computer's set to.

Ah, I see. That makes sense.

 

[Guest]

I wish I could say that the solution outlined in the Yahoo article fixed my
problem, but it does not. Neither do the other suggestions. I have a Dell
Latitude 610 and even after cycling through the display modes with Fn+F8, I
can't get the zooming to stop. What is worse is that after I disconnect the
projector from my laptop, the zooming issue remains on my LCD and attempting
to cycle back through the display modes does not help. Like Jo, I am using a
MS wireless mouse with a docking station at home, but when undocked I am just
using the touchpad.

Anyone have any other ideas? I'm suspicious now of the mouse driver. What
is odd is that I never had this problem until I reinstalled WinXP and the
video drivers of my Radeon X300 card. There are no newer drivers for my
card. I also do not have IntelliPoint Pro installed.

Many thanks Jo for finding a solution. I had a similar problem with my Dell
Inspiron 9400 when I looked to interface an external monitor and hit Fn+F8.
I have spent hours hunting for a solution and even posted my own plea for
help on 08/19/2007. I noted your mail and noted the connection.

I have followed the linkto Yahoo and yes it works ! I would like somone to
explain why, but have to take it on trust. Perhaps Dell & Vista should
publish fix as surely we are not the only guys to experience this problem.

Many thanks to you all
John

I found the answer - it wasn't anything to do with a projector as such, it
was a problem when hitting Fn+F8. It was a MS keyboard and zooming issue (so
nearly right with the mouse driver idea).

If anyone else is struggling with this then the instructions on how to
correct it are here...
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060627075201AAzTkZP

Thanks

I think if you try the other two things and they don't help, then there may
well be a conflict with the mouse drivers and the projector.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/


Hi

Thanks for the tips. I'll give them a go.

WRT the mouse drivers - in my setup at home with a docking station etc I
use
a Microsoft wireless mouse, but when I'm using my laptop standalone I use
a
standard Dell USB mouse. Do you think that there may be conflict there
with
the drivers? All my kit is only 2 months old...

:

Try changing hardware acceleration. http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00129.htm
And
make sure your laptop and projector are set to the same resolution --
usually 1024 x 768.

And you know, this almost sounds like a mouse driver issue to me. Try
updating your mouse drivers. I know that sounds weird, but it's worth a
shot.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/


Hi,

I have a Dell 620 running XP sp2. I can connect my laptop to a
projector
and see both images with no issues. However, when I open an office
document
(Excel, Word, Outlook email, Powerpoint presentation) the document
automatically zooms to 400%. Even if I change the zoom back to 100% it
automatically zooms back to 400%. If I try to view the Powerpoint
presentation as an actual slide show then Powerpoint flashes through
all
the
slides at lightening speed and there is nothing that I can do to stop
it.

I've tried looking in the accessibility settings to see if there is
something there which is ticked when it shouldn't be, but I cannot see
anthing...

Please help - my job is based around giving training presentations
which I
cannot do at the moment!

Thank you in advance.

 

[Viking]

Had the same issue with a couple of D610.
Found out that uninstalling intellipoint software solved the issue.

I wish I could say that the solution outlined in the Yahoo article fixed my
problem, but it does not. Neither do the other suggestions. I have a Dell
Latitude 610 and even after cycling through the display modes with Fn+F8, I
can't get the zooming to stop. What is worse is that after I disconnect the
projector from my laptop, the zooming issue remains on my LCD and attempting
to cycle back through the display modes does not help. Like Jo, I am using a
MS wireless mouse with a docking station at home, but when undocked I am just
using the touchpad.

Anyone have any other ideas? I'm suspicious now of the mouse driver. What
is odd is that I never had this problem until I reinstalled WinXP and the
video drivers of my Radeon X300 card. There are no newer drivers for my
card. I also do not have IntelliPoint Pro installed.

Many thanks Jo for finding a solution. I had a similar problem with my Dell
Inspiron 9400 when I looked to interface an external monitor and hit Fn+F8.
I have spent hours hunting for a solution and even posted my own plea for
help on 08/19/2007. I noted your mail and noted the connection.

I have followed the linkto Yahoo and yes it works ! I would like somone to
explain why, but have to take it on trust. Perhaps Dell & Vista should
publish fix as surely we are not the only guys to experience this problem.

Many thanks to you all
John

I found the answer - it wasn't anything to do with a projector as such, it
was a problem when hitting Fn+F8. It was a MS keyboard and zooming issue (so
nearly right with the mouse driver idea).

If anyone else is struggling with this then the instructions on how to
correct it are here...
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20060627075201AAzTkZP

Thanks

:

I think if you try the other two things and they don't help, then there may
well be a conflict with the mouse drivers and the projector.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/


Hi

Thanks for the tips. I'll give them a go.

WRT the mouse drivers - in my setup at home with a docking station etc I
use
a Microsoft wireless mouse, but when I'm using my laptop standalone I use
a
standard Dell USB mouse. Do you think that there may be conflict there
with
the drivers? All my kit is only 2 months old...

:

Try changing hardware acceleration. http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00129.htm
And
make sure your laptop and projector are set to the same resolution --
usually 1024 x 768.

And you know, this almost sounds like a mouse driver issue to me. Try
updating your mouse drivers. I know that sounds weird, but it's worth a
shot.

--
Echo [MS PPT MVP] http://www.echosvoice.com
What's new in PPT 2007? http://www.echosvoice.com/2007.htm
Fixing PowerPoint Annoyances
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/powerpointannoy/


Hi,

I have a Dell 620 running XP sp2. I can connect my laptop to a
projector
and see both images with no issues. However, when I open an office
document
(Excel, Word, Outlook email, Powerpoint presentation) the document
automatically zooms to 400%. Even if I change the zoom back to 100% it
automatically zooms back to 400%. If I try to view the Powerpoint
presentation as an actual slide show then Powerpoint flashes through
all
the
slides at lightening speed and there is nothing that I can do to stop
it.

I've tried looking in the accessibility settings to see if there is
something there which is ticked when it shouldn't be, but I cannot see
anthing...

Please help - my job is based around giving training presentations
which I
cannot do at the moment!

Thank you in advance.

 

[Thurman J]

I had this same problem with one of our units here. I would be willing to bet you are using a wireless keyboard on this unit. When i went to the options for the keyboard i disabled the "ZOOM" option completely. And it fixed the problem. Apparently there is a hidden hot key for the the Function and F8 key to zoom with the keyboard...which is all the same one that your laptop uses for LCD/CRT, that kicks in as soon as you try to use the projector.

 

[Pip]

try this solution - it seems to be working for me!

This same problem has been bugging me. I'm just a computer user, not a techie.

I found a solution here:

http://hardware.mcse.ms/showthread.php?threadid=270960&perpage=10&pagenumber=2

See the post by ZMGBBQU.

The fix involves
1. Open mskey.exe - found here: C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliType Pro\mskey.exe
2. From Actions menu, choose "Close IntelliType Pro"

My wireless keyboard and mouse both seem to work and the zooming problems seems to have resolved.

Hope this helps.