That's because after a fresh OS installation you're running on the default VGA adaptor.  You need to install drivers for the video card in the machine.  Check with the person you bought the Tpad from to find out what video card is installed.  You can also try the IBM web  site for this info. Then download the latest driver for the card either from IBM (preferable) or the card manufacturer.    Follow the instructions for installation of your video card.

>Greetings:
>
>I just bought an used laptop, IBM Thinkpad 390E.
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>I installed Win98se and everything works good but I can not change the display setting from default 640x480 and 16 color to any better option.
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>Anyone can tell me about how to get the display driver or how should the display sets?
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>The Settings from display's property wil not do the job.
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>Thanks,
>
>Tony
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