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

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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