How to Change Monitor Resolution on a Laptop
A laptop monitor has a native resolution. This resolution is based on the screen height and width. The number of pixels used to fill the screen is the resolution. The image quality is only optimal when you have your operating system set to display at that resolution. Occasionally, Windows may not detect the correct native resolution from the display driver. Fortunately, you can change the monitor resolution on a laptop.
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Instructions
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Windows XP
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Right-click on the desktop.
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Select “Properties.”
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Click on the “Settings” tab.
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Adjust the screen resolution using the slider on the bottom. Move the slider to the right for higher resolutions. Move the slider to the left for lower resolutions.
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Click “Apply” to confirm the change.
Windows Vista / 7
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Right-click on your desktop.
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Select “Screen Resolution.”
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Click in the drop-down menu next to “Resolution.”
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Select the new resolution, and then click “Apply.”
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