Can't read writing in current screen resolution

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Martin,

You need to check with the manufacturer of the TV LCD monitor and find out
what the native resolution is, then set your desktop resolution to that
setting. This is a common issue with LCD screens.

Michael


"Martin Phillips" <MartinPhillips@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
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> Hi there
> I've recently replaced my old LCD PC monitor with my TV LCD monitor which
> is
> 20" however the only time I can read writing clearly is when I set the
> resolution to the TV's stats at 640x480 - very clear but the prob is that
> everything TOO big so I can't get around the screen. How do I keep this
> clarity at 640x480 but make everything fit the screen?
> I've tried different resolutions but nothing works as clear as the above.
> I have a NVIDIA GeForce 440 card so card is fine.
> Thanks
> Martin.
> martphil747@aol.com
>

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?)

You may also find a Windows driver for the TV LCD on the manufacturer's web
site.


"Michael Weyant" <mweyant@themarlincompany.com> wrote in message
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> Martin,
>
> You need to check with the manufacturer of the TV LCD monitor and find out
> what the native resolution is, then set your desktop resolution to that
> setting. This is a common issue with LCD screens.
>
> Michael
>
>
> "Martin Phillips" <MartinPhillips@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> message news EA7CF66-B2F1-48E6-8D56-6A09B693D49F@microsoft.com...
>> Hi there
>> I've recently replaced my old LCD PC monitor with my TV LCD monitor which
>> is
>> 20" however the only time I can read writing clearly is when I set the
>> resolution to the TV's stats at 640x480 - very clear but the prob is that
>> everything TOO big so I can't get around the screen. How do I keep this
>> clarity at 640x480 but make everything fit the screen?
>> I've tried different resolutions but nothing works as clear as the above.
>> I have a NVIDIA GeForce 440 card so card is fine.
>> Thanks
>> Martin.
>> martphil747@aol.com
>>
>
>