Dell 858-BBBE Setting Display Resolution to 1600 x 900 maximum, Downloading Latest Video Drivers

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Setting Display Resolution to 1600 x 900 (maximum)

For maximum display performance while using the Microsoft Windows operating systems, set the display resolution to 1600 x 900 pixels by performing the following steps:

Windows XP

1.Right-click on the desktop and click Properties.

2.Select the Settings tab.

3.Move the slider-bar to the right by pressing and holding the left-mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to 1600 x 900.

4.Click OK.

Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 / Windows 8.1

1.Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization.

2.Click Change Display Settings.

3.Move the slider-bar to the right by pressing and holding the left-mouse button and adjust the screen resolution to 1600 x 900.

4.Click OK.

Downloading Latest Video Drivers

Dell computer

1.Go to dell.com/support, enter the Service Tag of your computer, and download the latest driver for your video card.

2.After installing the drivers, try setting the resolution to 1600 x 900 again.

If you are unable to set the resolution to 1600 x 900 even after updating the video drivers, contact Dell technical support.

Non‑Dell computer or video card

Windows XP

1.Right-click on the desktop and click Properties.

2.Select the Settings tab.

3.Select Advanced.

4.Identify your video card manufacturer (such as NVIDIA, ATI, Intel, and so on) from the description at the top of the window.

5.See the computer or video‑card manufacturer’s website for updated drivers.

Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 / Windows 8.1

1.Right-click on the desktop and click Personalization.

2.Click Change Display Settings.

3.Click Advanced Settings.

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Contents User’s Guide Regulatory model E2014TtRev. A02 Contents Appendix  About Your MonitorAbout Your Monitor  About Your Monitor Features Front View Side-panel controls Back ViewSide View Bottom View Panel Specifications10  About Your Monitor Touch ResolutionElectrical Physical Characteristics Environmental CharacteristicsPreset Display Modes 12  About Your MonitorPower Management Modes MHL14  About Your Monitor Pin Assignments VGAUniversal Serial Bus USB DisplayPortUpstream Downstream Cleaning Your Monitor LCD Monitor Quality and Pixel Policy Maintenance GuidelinesPlug-and-Play 18  Setting Up the Monitor Attaching the StandConnecting Your Monitor Setting Up the Monitor Organizing Cables Connecting the USB Cable20  Setting Up the Monitor Removing the StandWall Mounting Optional Side-Panel Controls 22  Operating the MonitorFront-Panel Button Operating the Monitor Accessing the Menu System Using the On-Screen Display OSD Menu24  Operating the Monitor OSD Options 26  Operating the Monitor HDMIMHL1 28  Operating the Monitor Operating the Monitor  System 30  Operating the MonitorOperating the Monitor  32  Operating the Monitor DDC/CIOperating the Monitor  OSD Warning Messages 34  Operating the MonitorSetting the Maximum Resolution Tilt 36  TroubleshootingSelf-Test Troubleshooting  Built-in Diagnostics 38  TroubleshootingCommon Problems 40  Troubleshooting OSDTroubleshooting  Touchscreen Problems 42  TroubleshootingProduct Specific Problems Specific What You Possible Solutions Symptoms Experience Universal Serial Bus USB Specific Problems44  Troubleshooting Safety Instructions Appendix Dell computer Setting Display Resolution to 1600 x 900 maximumDownloading Latest Video Drivers Non‑Dell computer or video cardSetting up Dual Monitors Using keyboard shortcutUsing display settings 48  AppendixWindows Windows 8 / Windows 50  AppendixAppendix  Duplicate displays Display Styles For Multiple Monitors52  Appendix Extend displays Show desktop only on… 54  AppendixWindows 56  Appendix