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Changing Windows screen settings

Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you may

need to change. You can also adjust settings such as the screen background and screen saver.

Changing color depth and screen resolution

Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you may need to

change to suit your needs.

Color depth is the number of colors your computer uses to display images on your monitor. Most

images look best displayed with the maximum number of colors available. If the color in your

images seems “false” or “jumpy,” especially after you have played a game or run a video-intensive

program, check the color depth setting and return it to the highest color setting, if necessary.

Screen resolution is the number of pixels (individual colored dots) your computer uses to display

images on your monitor. The higher the resolution, the more information and screen components

(such as icons and menu bars) can be displayed on the monitor.

To change the color depth or screen resolution:

1 Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust

Screen Resolution. The Display Settings dialog box opens.

2 To change the color depth, click the Colors list, then click the color depth you want.

• Low (8-bit) = 256 colors

• Medium (16-bit) = 65,500 colors

• Highest (32-bit) = 16,700,000 colors

3 To change the screen resolution, drag the Resolution slider to the size you prefer.

4 Click Apply. If the new settings do not look right, click No. If the new settings make the

screen illegible and you cannot click No, the settings return to their previous values after

several seconds.

5 Click OK, then click Yes to save your changes.

EzTune software

When installed onto your computer, EzTune™ software lets you control many of the monitor

settings from your computer. With EzTune, you can:

• Change the orientation of the image (landscape to portrait) by just rotating the screen

(requires the optional height-adjustable stand available in the U.S. at www.gateway.com)

• Change brightness, contrast, and color balance

• Change screen geometry

• Set the display position and resolution

For more information, see the program’s CD or the installed program’s online help.

Help

For more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and

Support. Type adjusting monitor settings in the Search Help box, then press E

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