Screen Resolution Adjustment

Read this entire window unless you know exactly how to reset your display parameters.  The objective is to run as high a resolution (up to 1280x1024) as possible.  Close all windows except this one.  Include any minimized in the status bar at bottom-of-screen.  This step is important if something goes wrong.

   RightClick anywhere on the Desktop outside this window...a menu appears.
   LeftClick Properties in the menu...the Display Properties window appears.
   Select the Settings tab under Display Properties.

Jot down the current Desktop Area or Screen Resolution setting.

   In the Desktop Area or Screen Resolution box select either 1280x1024 or 1024x768 pixels.
   LeftClick the Test button if it exists.
   If not, LeftClick OK.

   DO NOT ClickOn OK unless there is NOT a Test button !!!

The display will reset to the new resolution for 10 seconds and return to the old setting.  If the display is blank or unreadable during the 10 second test period, try lowering the Refresh Frequency (if adjustable) and Test again.  If the new display setting is acceptable, Apply it and LeftClick OK.  If you are confused at this point, close the Display Properties window and get help.

If neither screen resolution allows a complete image display, there are probably toolbars and status lines crowding the top and bottom of the browser display area.  Try maximizing the view window.  If you do not need all the extra toolbar lines, use whatever means the vendor provides, if any, to remove them.  If you cannot easily view this website, email me with your screen resolution setting, browser name (Internet Explorer, FoxFire,etc.) and toolbar line count, at both the top and bottom of your browser screen.  Use the webmaster email link at the bottom of our website pages.

If you lose your display screen, don't panic.

Assuming that you closed all windows at the start, you haven't lost any data.  Reboot your machine in Safe Mode.  You may have to power-down and power-up to accomplish this.

Reboot holding the F8 key down until the computer beeps, release F8 and select Safe Mode from the selection list using the using the keyboard (mouse will be inactive).  Logon as "Administrator", RightClick on the Desktop and reset the display to your old settings using the procedure above.  Reboot normally.