Gateway EV730 - Manual (Page 20)

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Chapter 1: Using Your EV730 Monitor
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If the picture is scrambled or does not look right, you can reset the monitor
to its default video mode and resolution settings.
To reset the monitor settings:
1
Restart your computer, then press and hold F8 while your computer is
starting up.
2
Select Safe Mode or Enable VGA Mode , then press Enter . Your computer
restarts.
3
In Windows XP, click Start , then click Control Panel . If your Control Panel
is in Category View, click Appearance and Themes .
- OR -
In Windows 2000, click Start , Settings , then click Control Panel .
4
Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens.
5
Click the Settings tab.
6
Drag the Screen Resolution or Screen area slider to the size you prefer. If
you are not sure what resolution to use, select 800 × 600.
7
To save your changes in Windows XP, click OK , then click Yes .
- OR -
To save your changes in Windows 2000, click OK , then click OK again.
8
If prompted, restart your computer.
The mode you have chosen should allow you to use your computer or select
a different resolution or number of colors (select the maximum number
possible). If the settings selected are beyond the monitor’s display
capabilities, the operating system restores the image back to the last saved
settings in 15-20 seconds.