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Old 08-10-2007  
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Screen Resolution

How to Change the Screen Resolution in Vista

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Old 02-22-2009  
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Re: Screen Resolution

Hello Jay,

Does the TV support higher resolutions?

If so, can you connect the TV by any other type of connection? For example, HDMI.

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Old 02-24-2009  
jay817
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Re: Screen Resolution

that is the only port i have for connection on my laptop is vga i am not sure if i still have the instuctions for the tv
does seem to be all the tv can handle
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Old 02-24-2009  
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Re: Screen Resolution

Jay,

It may be all that it can handle. What is the brand and model of the TV? Perhaps I can find a copy of the manual online at the manufacturer's website to see if there may be another option for you to use.
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Old 03-30-2009  
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Re: Screen Resolution

So I just upgraded my machine. I was running XP with a VGA out cable to my 37" LCD TV. It's running at 1366x728 and looks just fine at that resolution. I just bought a Dell with Vista that only has digital (HDMI/DVI) out. I used the HDMI to connect to my TV and I've tried every resolution available under properties, but it still doesn't look good. Can I create a custom size as 1366x728 is obviously the right size for my TV?

Thanks!
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Old 03-30-2009  
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Re: Screen Resolution

Hello Menoseficaz, and welcome to Vista Forums.

Sure, if it will let you use the resolution, it will be worth a try to see. Have you already tried the native resolution for your monitor?
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Old 03-31-2009  
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Re: Screen Resolution

Well, I just can't get it to let me use the resolution. There's no option on my vista machine for 1366x768. I believe that is my TV's native resolution which is why it takes on that size when I plug it into my VGA cable on my machine running XP.

So what I'm looking for is a way to have Vista's display properties let me set the resolution to 1366x768.

Does that make sense?
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Old 03-31-2009  
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Re: Screen Resolution

Menoseficaz,

In Display Settings, click on the Advanced Settings button. Next, under the Adapter tab, click on List All Modes to see if there may be a 1366 by 768, True Color (32-bit) option to select.

Hope this helps,
Shawn
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