The default screen resolution of the new monitor is 1366 by 768 pixels, 
but the computer's own maximum preset resolution is 1280 by 768 pixels.  
I tried the minimum pixel setting (800 by 600 pixels) and the pictures 
got worse -- stretched out more.  So I tried maximum, and the pictures 
were then squeezed up tall and thin!  I've been trying to obtain the URL 
where I can download the updated resolution drivers from the makers, 
only to run into a bunch of personnel at Gateway "customer service" who 
keep on telling me things I already know -- and who obviously don't know 
how to spell!  :::sigh::: 

Does anyone know if I can change those resolution presets without some 
kind of download?  If this thing isn't right by Tuesday, I'm going to 
pack the monitor into its original case, take it back to Best Buy, and 
trade it back for a standard monitor.

Joyce in SE Ohio
eMachines T 3104 with Win XP, SP 2, upgraded to a 160-gig HD

 
Richard Glazier wrote:
> Find out the default screen resolution for the new monitor and set
> the Display Resolution to that in the Video Properties section
> of the OS.
> Your video drivers and video memory might not be up to that task.
> Let us know how you make out.
>
> Rick Glazier
>
> From: "Joyce A" Subject: [PCBUILD] New monitor stretching everything!
>
>
>> I have an older (three years) eMachines that I bought as a package 
>> deal:  monitor, processor, and printer.  The old monitor failed to 
>> turn on this morning, so I bought a new 18.5" widescreen flat panel 
>> monitor and just hooked it up a little while ago.  Now everything, 
>> including pictures and my "wallpaper" is distorted, stretched out 
>> horizontally, and I can't get things to square up properly.   I hate 
>> that!  Surely there is some way to put things back into proportion 
>> with this thing?  Help?  TIA!
>>
>> Joyce in SE Ohio
>  

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