How to Change Your Screen Resolution

How-To

Note: The Corporation of the County of Lambton assumes no responsibility for problems resulting from using the instructions listed below. If you experience any difficulties, contact your computer vendor or manufacturer for assistance.

To change your resolution in Windows 95/98, Me, NT, 2000, or XP:

1. From the  Start menu, select  Settings, and then choose  Control Panel. If you are using Windows XP, then from the  Start menu, choose  Control Panel. The  Control Panel window will appear.
   
2. If you are using Windows XP, open the  Appearance and Themes icon.
   
3. Open the  Display icon. The  Display Properties window will appear.
   
4. Click the  Settings tab.
   
5. Ensure that the  Screen area option is set to  800 by 600 pixels or higher and the Color quality is set to Highest (32 bit).   Note: If it is available, click the  Test button. If the screen appears blank, it will return to normal in 5 to 15 seconds. You will need to contact your computer vendor or manufacturer for assistance in changing the resolution setting.
   
6. Click the  OK button.  Note: You may be prompted to restart your computer. Click the  OK button to restart your computer.
   

To change your resolution on a Mac:

1. From the  Apple menu, select  Control Panels. You will either have the option  Monitors & Sound or  Monitors.
   
2. If the option is Monitors & Sound:
   1. Open the  Monitor icon.
      
   2. From the list of available resolutions, select the resolution you wish to use. Your screen resolution will change instantly.
      
   3. Close the  Monitors and Sound window.
      
   
   
3. If the option is Monitors:
   1. Ensure that the  Show pull-down menu option is set to  Recommended.
      
   2. From the list of available resolutions, select the resolution you wish to use. Your screen resolution will change instantly.
      
   3. Close the  Monitors window.
      
   
   

For all other Mac versions:

• Apple