Resolution Troubles

Misfitted_Mecha · 27-November-03, 03:18 AM

Ok, so I just bought this Dell Trinitron 21'' perfect flat monitor, and I thought I might take a step up from 1024x768 res that I used on my old 17". First I went to 1280x1024, and that worked fine. But I wanted that extra push and set it to 1600x1200. Now I can't view the whole screen at once. I have to move the mouse to the sides to uncover the rest. It's like the size of everything is the same, but the screen just got bigger. This is probably common knowledge, but can anyone help me?

$SOLID$ Necro · 27-November-03, 03:33 AM

Have you tried adjusting the screen size on the Monitor itself?
It usually gets smaller at High Res, but who knows...try it

biohazardpc · 27-November-03, 05:49 AM

there is a button on the face of your monitor that autoadjusts the screen. Just press that and it will adjust itself. What model do you have? p1100? If you can suply me with that info i can tell you exactly where it is. It should be the button furthest to the left of the screen..

Misfitted_Mecha · 28-November-03, 03:04 AM

Yea, I have the p1100. Thanks for the tips, I pressed the little button on the left and it worked great. Thanks again, I love this high res

biohazardpc · 28-November-03, 03:26 AM

No prob. That is an awsome monitor. With mine from compaq i am able to hit 2048x1536. I keep mine around 1280x10254 at 85 to 100 hz or 1600 x 1200 at 85hz. Awsome capabilities..

Gamma_Goblin · 28-November-03, 06:43 AM

Man i have the same monitor at work and the 19inch version at home. I like mine, i hope your monitor serves you well.

Brandon Cisneros

Misfitted_Mecha · 29-November-03, 08:42 PM

yea, its a great piece of equipment. mine says its a p1110 on the back, but i think they are the same one? mines just black, maybe thats the difference

Crazy_J · 29-November-03, 09:19 PM

To my knowledge..all P1110's are the same. Like Bio said..that monitor has great capabilities.

27-November-03, 03:18 AM		#1 (permalink)
Misfitted_Mecha Apex Techie Lite	Resolution Troubles Ok, so I just bought this Dell Trinitron 21'' perfect flat monitor, and I thought I might take a step up from 1024x768 res that I used on my old 17". First I went to 1280x1024, and that worked fine. But I wanted that extra push and set it to 1600x1200. Now I can't view the whole screen at once. I have to move the mouse to the sides to uncover the rest. It's like the size of everything is the same, but the screen just got bigger. This is probably common knowledge, but can anyone help me?

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27-November-03, 03:33 AM		#2 (permalink)
$SOLID$ Necro Mastah Overclocker	Have you tried adjusting the screen size on the Monitor itself? It usually gets smaller at High Res, but who knows...try it

27-November-03, 05:49 AM		#3 (permalink)
biohazardpc H.A.L.O.-Hoe	there is a button on the face of your monitor that autoadjusts the screen. Just press that and it will adjust itself. What model do you have? p1100? If you can suply me with that info i can tell you exactly where it is. It should be the button furthest to the left of the screen..

28-November-03, 03:04 AM		#4 (permalink)
Misfitted_Mecha Apex Techie Lite	Yea, I have the p1100. Thanks for the tips, I pressed the little button on the left and it worked great. Thanks again, I love this high res

28-November-03, 03:26 AM		#5 (permalink)
biohazardpc H.A.L.O.-Hoe	No prob. That is an awsome monitor. With mine from compaq i am able to hit 2048x1536. I keep mine around 1280x10254 at 85 to 100 hz or 1600 x 1200 at 85hz. Awsome capabilities..

28-November-03, 06:43 AM		#6 (permalink)
Gamma_Goblin Senor Cisner-Hoes	Man i have the same monitor at work and the 19inch version at home. I like mine, i hope your monitor serves you well. Brandon Cisneros

29-November-03, 08:42 PM		#7 (permalink)
Misfitted_Mecha Apex Techie Lite	yea, its a great piece of equipment. mine says its a p1110 on the back, but i think they are the same one? mines just black, maybe thats the difference

29-November-03, 09:19 PM		#8 (permalink)
Crazy_J Apex Tech Demi-God	To my knowledge..all P1110's are the same. Like Bio said..that monitor has great capabilities.