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How to change resolution or colors?

    • How to change screen resolution?
    • Why cannot the computer run in full screen mode?
    • How to change the display colors?
    • Why is the display color abnormal?

    Please refer to the steps below to change screen resolution and color scheme.

    ■ How to change screen resolution?
    ■ How to change color scheme?



    ■ How to change screen resolution?

    ※ The user interface may vary for different operating systems.

    ● Windows 9*、Windows Me、Windows 2000、Windows XP
    ● Windows Vista



    ● Windows 9*、Windows Me、Windows 2000、Windows XP


    1. Right click the blank area on the Desktop, and then click Properties.

    2. When the Display Properties dialogue box appears, click Settings.

    3. Drag the slider of Screen resolution to the recommended pixel, and then click OK.


      ※ The higher the pixel is, the smaller and clearer of text and image will be displayed.


    4. When the Display Properties dialogue box appears, click OK.

      ※ Windows XP is unable to display the interface below.

    5. If Monitor Settings appears, click Yes.



    6. Click Apply, and then click OK in Display Properties.


    Note
    Lower the default Resolution, and the icons on the Desktop will become larger. Additionally, the text and image will become bigger and clearer. (Note:There are different results for different computer models.)
    Changing screen resolution will affect the related driver.




    ● Windows Vista


    1. Right click the blank area on the Desktop, and then click Personalize.

    2. When the Personalization dialogue box appears, click Display Settings.

    3. Drag the slider to the resolution, and then click OK.
      ※ The higher the pixel is, the smaller and clearer of text and image will be displayed.


    4. Click Yes in Display Settings.



    5. Click Apply, and then click OK.




    ■ How to change screen color scheme?

    ● Windows Me、Windows 2000、Windows XP
    ● Windows Vista

    Note
    If the default color scheme has been changed, the pre-installed software may not run properly. If this is the case, change the color schenme back to the default one.
    ● Windows Me、Windows 2000、Windows XP



    ※ The user interface may vary for different operating systems.
    1. Right click the blank area on the Desktop, and then click Properties.

    2. When the Display Properties dialogue box appears, click Settings.

    3. Select the one you perfer to in Color quality, and then click OK.


    4. When the Properties dialogue box appears, click OK.
      ※Windows XP is unable to display this interface.

    5. Click OK in Monitor Settings.



    6. Click Apply, and then click OK.



    ● Windows Vista


    1. Right click the blank area on the Desktop，and then click Personalize.

    2. When Personalization displays, click Display Settings.

    3. Choose the color you like in Colors, and then click OK.


    4. Click Yes in Display Settings.



    5. Click Apply, and then click OK.