Screen Sizing

[Kelly]

I just set up my first computer. Silly me. The screen had
a black edge around it so I got playing with the screen
settings and got it stretched to where I thought it looked
right. THEN decided to read the booklet for the
monitor...Changed the resolution to where it was supposed
to be. Anyhow, I was wondering if anyone knew whether
there was a way to reverse the changes I made other than
manually changing it back. I think I screwed it up more
that way....Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Kenny S]

on most monitors there is an option to go to the default settings.
On my AOC monitor its called RECALL
On my Philips monitor its RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS
Read the manual (booklet).

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[Guest]

Change the resolution settings to where it was originally.
Now "play" with the settings and unstretch so you get the black borders back.
Then, reset the resolution to what you want. It should set to full screen.
If not, "play" with the setting some more to where you are satisfied.

 

[t.cruise]

The line "changed the resolution to where it was supposed to be" doesn't really have
meaning. A monitor has maximum and minimum resolutions. It's up to you to select which
resolution within those limits meets your needs. Windows XP in normal mode has a default
minimum setting of 800x600. Many with larger monitors opt for a higher resolution, and
then use the Display Properties window to adjust text to a larger size, or large icons, so
that more than one application can occupy the screen at the same time, without needing a
magnifying glasses to read at the higher resolutions. As another post said, your monitor
probably has a button to reset, or an on screen menu item for Factory Reset, or something
similar.

 

[Michael_99]

I would call the tech support number for your monitor manufacturer.

I could be wrong, but I wouldn't be too optimistic about getting an answer
in this newsgroup.

Alternatively you could use Google to search newsgroups and find a better ng
for your problem.

Good luck.

Michael T.