Using the Display
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If you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the display
supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values.
To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your display, perform the
steps in the following section that corresponds to the operating system your
computer is using.
Microsoft Windows XP
1
Click
Start
→
Settings
→
Control Panel
.
2
Under
Pick a category
, click
Appearance and Themes
.
3
Under
Pick a task...
, click the area you want to change, or under
or pick a
Control Panel icon
, click
Display
.
4
In the
Display Properties
window, click the
Settings
tab.
5
Try different settings for
Color quality
and
Screen resolution
.
NOTE:
As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen.
Windows Vista
1
Click the Windows Vista Start button
and click Control Panel
.
2
Under
Appearance and Personalization
, click
Adjust screen resolution
.
3
In the
Display Settings
window, under
Resolution
, move the slide bar to
the left or right to decrease or increase the screen resolution.
NOTE:
For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display?
Summary of Contents for Vostro 1500
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Page 14: ...14 Contents ...
Page 20: ...20 Finding Information ...
Page 36: ...36 About Your Computer ...
Page 52: ...52 Using the Display ...
Page 58: ...58 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad ...
Page 94: ...94 Using ExpressCards ...
Page 108: ...108 Setting Up and Using Networks ...
Page 112: ...112 Securing Your Computer ...
Page 183: ...Adding and Replacing Parts 183 1 captive screws 2 2 Mini Card cover 1 2 ...
Page 192: ...192 Adding and Replacing Parts ...
Page 194: ...194 Dell QuickSet Features ...
Page 204: ...204 Getting Help ...
Page 214: ...214 Specifications ...
Page 224: ...224 Appendix ...
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