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Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you may
need to change.

Adjusting the color depth

Color depth is the number of colors your video card uses. Most images look best displayed
with the maximum number of colors available.
Windows lets you choose from several color depth settings for the monitor. We recommend
that you use the 32-bit TrueColor setting or the highest setting available at all times.
If the color in your images seems “false” or “jumpy,” especially after you have played a
game or run a video-intensive program, check the color depth setting and return it to 32-bit
True C olor, i f nece ssar y.

To change the color depth:

1Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control
Panel is in Category View, click Appearanceand Themes.
2Click/Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens.
3Click the Settings tab.
4Click the arrow button to open the Colorquality list, then click the color depth you
want.
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