How to Make the Resolution Higher on a Gateway Laptop

Setting the proper resolution for your monitor is important because it ensures that text and images display sharply and clearly. Monitors use different resolutions depending on whether you are using an LCD or CRT monitor. Low resolution on a monitor causes images to appear blurry and choppy. Since Gateway computers use Windows operating systems, increasing your resolution is quick and simple.

Instructions

Windows XP Gateway Computers

1. Right-click an empty spot on the desktop and click "Properties" from the pop-up menu. This brings you to the Display Properties window.

2. Click the "Settings" tab. Drag the resolution slider under "Screen Resolution" to "More" to increase it. This increases your computers resolution. For optimal performance, select a resolution that matches your monitor. Check the back or front of your monitor for the recommended pixel resolution if you are unsure of the settings to use.

3. Click "Apply" to save the changes and click "OK" to close the Display Properties window.

Windows Vista Gateway Computers

1. Click the Windows "Start"menu and click the "Control Panel."

2. Click "Appearance and Personalization" and click "Personalization." Click "Display Settings."

3. Drag the resolution slider under "Resolution" to "More" to increase it. This increases your computer's resolution. For optimal performance, select a resolution that matches your monitor. Check the back or front of your monitor for the recommended pixel resolution if you are unsure of the settings to use.

4. Click "Apply" to save the changes and click "OK."

References

• Microsoft Support: Changing Screen resolution