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Configuring Display Features
The following sections describe how to configure the display settings on your
computer.
Display Resolution Notes:
When Windows XP is initially installed it will automatically adjust the resolution
to maximum available.
Changing Colour Depth and Resolution
To change the colour depth and resolution of your LCD or external monitor:
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes.
2. Click
icon. The Display Properties window appears.
3. Click the Settings tab. The Settings screen appears.
4. To change the colour depth, click the arrow next to Colour palette and select the
available colour depth you want.
5. To change the resolution, click and drag the slider under the Screen area until you
select the available resolution you want.
6. Click Apply.
7. Click OK if satisfied with the changes.
Adjusting the LCD Display
You may wish to adjust the LCD (Liquid-Crystal Display) when you begin using your
computer. A TFT (Thin-Film Transistor) LCD does not require adjustment for contrast
because the contrast is set to remain at maximum.
To adjust the LCD:
Press <Fn+F9> to decrease the display brightness.
Press <Fn+F10> to increase the display brightness.
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