LCD Monitor Stretching Issues?

Q. My dad received an 19" lcd monitor for christmas. It's a 16:10 with two plugs, one for dvi and the other for the monitor plugin. He has the monitor plugin but no dvi plugin on his pc. The monitor shows up fine but the screen is stretched just a tad bit and the fonts are a little disorted. On 800X600 is looks fine but any other resolution and it looks bad. I heard 1440X900 would be the best resolution for it but the display settings didn't have that option. His pc is a 2-3 year old emachine. What would be the best way to resolve this issue?

A. You need to lookup the native size for the monitor as LCD screens do not work well outside that resolution

a 19" screen would most likely require 1280 x 1024 for the best appearance but without knowing the make and model, this could be innaccurate.

Your best bet is to take a look in the manual that came with it and find the information, then , if your PC does not support this resolution, you need to upgrade the Graphics card to one that does support it

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How do I reset my LCD monitor to factory default settings?

Q. I was messing around with the brightness, contrast, etc. using the buttons on the front of the monitor and now my colors is all weird.
I really wish there was, but I've spend 2 hours on this, trying to get back to the original factory default settings. There is no "reset" option.

A. Go to the menu or settings, and hit Reset Factory Settings.

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How do you set the color settings for a lcd monitor.?

Q. I had to reload the video drivers for my laptop. Now the color is not displaying correctly, i.e. what should be black appears white, and vice versa, none of the colors are displaying correctly. I tried to adjust the color in the display settings, it has gotten a little better but I cannot seem to find the right combination.

A. Comsult your user's manual. If you don't have one, look it up on the LCD manufacturer's website in their support area.

Generally there's a "menu" button on your LCD monitor. Push that once, then look for a icon that either says temperature, or an icon that kinda looks like a thermometer.

Select that and cycle betweeon the different color ranges like 9xxx 6xxx and user.

Good Luck

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What is the best monitor, or monitor settings to stop eyestrain?

Q. I am suffering from eye strain. I work all day on the computer, and take regular breaks, but my eyes are suffering at the moment. I am using a monitor that is 17" diagonal flat screen. I have turned the brightness down and the contrast, which helps a little.
I'm wondering if I should use a newer larger monitor?
Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks it is a Dell monitor 17". I can't see the model anywhere, but there is a series of no. on the back:
CN OY441764180 589 2X9C thanks!

A. flatscreen lcd's are the best

the screen should be PIN sharp, with NO noticeable flickering
and there should be NO vagueness around character edges.
using a magnifying glass, you should be able to see individual pixels
that are Sharply defined. if not, then suspect that your settings are wrong
each monitor has a single IDEAL setting
this has varied over the years as design progress is made.

make certain you are using the IDEAL setting for this monitor.
we cant guess, each one is different but you could ask another question

note: almost all monitors have a menu button, or button combination
that shows the current screen settings and status check that and state that too.

the worst monitors are those that run at 60hz as this may tune itself in to
other lights in the room.modern low power light bulbs can have undesired effects
old filament lights are much better.
strip lights are a complete no no.

so you see the strain is caused by interacting with ambient lighting.

monitors that operate at 85hz often look the best.

most monitors have a system of 3 settings for colour strength, running between
cool and hot choosing a cooler scheme may help

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How do I reset my LCD monitor to factory default settings?

Q. I was messing around with the brightness, contrast, etc. using the buttons on the front of the monitor and now my colors is all weird.
I really wish there was, but I've spend 2 hours on this, trying to get back to the original factory default settings. There is no "reset" option.

A. Go to the menu or settings, and hit Reset Factory Settings.

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Fuzzy LCD monitor?

Q. I recently got a Viewsonic VA703b Antiglare LCD monitor in march, and about a month after I got it I started noticing that it was fuzzy. It's not that noticeable unless I'm viewing anything dark. I've tried tweaking the monitor settings, checking to make sure everything was plugged in right, trying it on a different (and better) computer, and pretty much everything else except changing the cord that hooks up through the monitor and computer. Could it possibly be a faulty monitor cord, or is it a defective monitor (or does this normally happen in LCD Monitors after a while)
It's at it's native resolution (1280 x 1024)
I've installed the video drivers
I've tried changing refresh rates

A. 1 thing you don't say that you checked is the image resolution.
An LCD has 1 native resolution, and this is the ONLY setting it will truly be clear on.

If it's a 17" normally this is 1280x1024, buth check it's specs.

Set video mode to this, and see if it helps, if not, it could eb the cable, or interference on the cable.

move video cable AWAY from power leads, if no luck, try to borrow a signal cable from a friend.
Still no luck, contact manuf support or shop from where you bought it

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How do you connect your ps3 to your lcd computer monitor to play games?

Q. I would like to play ps3 games in full hd but I don't have enough money to cough up for a new hdtv. I have a VH242H Asus LCD monitor(24 inches). Do you need an hdmi to dvi cable? or can you connect it using hdmi directly since my monitor has an hdmi port. How do acquire audio?

A. you can use a HDMI cable to your computer. Once it starts up it should automatically reset the settings, or you can go to the settings to adjust them.

Audio will be set up after you have done the video settings on your PS3 (like right after so they arn't seperate) or they should automatically be done.

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How do I fix this wide screen LCD monitor problem?

Q. I have one of those LCD monitors that flips vertically but I never use this function. However, when I turn the monitor on the screen itself appears sideways (since the monitor isn't) but will go black and return to its normal state within a couple of seconds. For some reason, the screen is now stuck vertically and won't appear as it should when the monitor is horizontal.

There's nothing wrong with the picture such as discoloration or lines; it just won't flip back the way it should.

How do I fix this?

A. If you have Windows 7 then it can be changed in "Control Panel", "Adjust screen resolution".

If you've got an earlier version of windows then it would depend on your graphics card. The settings for which, if I remember correctly, can be found by right clicking on the desktop and choosing "Properties" or "Display Properties" (something like that), then the "Settings" tab and then the "Advanced" button should open your graphics card settings. You should be able to find the rotation options somewhere in there.

If you have extra rotation software that came with the monitor and that you never use, you'd be better off uninstalling it.

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How do you hook up a Dell XPS M1530 to an LCD Monitor going HDMI to DVI?

Q. When I hook up the M1530 to an LCD monitor using HDMI-to-DVI, the screen looks like shades of green and magenta. I've tried several different cables and two different monitors.

A. You possibly could have a "cheaper" HDMI cable.

Adjust the settings on your video card on the Dell. That should do the trick. If not the the cable you are using is not signed by Dell for use to go to an LCD.

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How do you connect your ps3 to your lcd computer monitor to play games?

Q. I would like to play ps3 games in full hd but I don't have enough money to cough up for a new hdtv. I have a VH242H Asus LCD monitor(24 inches). Do you need an hdmi to dvi cable? or can you connect it using hdmi directly since my monitor has an hdmi port. How do acquire audio?

A. you can use a HDMI cable to your computer. Once it starts up it should automatically reset the settings, or you can go to the settings to adjust them.

Audio will be set up after you have done the video settings on your PS3 (like right after so they arn't seperate) or they should automatically be done.

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What is default color settings for LCD monitor?

Q. Mine is Sumsung SyncMaster 540N model LCD monitor. I changed my color settings. Now i want the old one back. i don't know the default setting.

If i take color printouts after i designing, it vary's. somebody help me.

A. There should be an option to reset the colour point in the OSD menu. Or at least set it to a predetermined point.


The colour gamut and reproduction of monitors is not particularly good. LCD monitors are even worse. The better ones are those that have TCO'03 certification, as this includes a R G B colour point requirement.

You can buy colourimeters that you can put on your screen to calibrate the system, at least within the gamut that the monitor can reproduce. Search on colorimeter and huey, or spyder for two different models.

Calibrating your printer so that it matches the screen is a whole different problem.

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How do I network an lcd monitor to my laptop?

Q. I just got this lcd monitor so I could network it to my laptop. By network, I mean having the laptop screen like it usually is but have the lcd screen so that its another screen so I can put other windows on there. I know how to connect them so they are the same exact screen but thats not what i want. I want to know how to use the laptop screens like normal and the lcd like another seperate screnn. I hope you can understand what I am saying. Thanks for you help!

A. What your trying to do is to run your laptop screen and the LCD screen as 2 seperate displays. This can be done in Win XP, if you right click on the main window and select properties, settings, and make sure that you can see 2 monitors in your drop down menu.
Make sure you have the LCD monitor connected.
There is a guide under Windows, Help and support, type in: dual monitors and it guides you thru the set up.

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How do you hook up a Dell XPS M1530 to an LCD Monitor going HDMI to DVI?

Q. When I hook up the M1530 to an LCD monitor using HDMI-to-DVI, the screen looks like shades of green and magenta. I've tried several different cables and two different monitors.

A. You possibly could have a "cheaper" HDMI cable.

Adjust the settings on your video card on the Dell. That should do the trick. If not the the cable you are using is not signed by Dell for use to go to an LCD.

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How do you connect your ps3 to your lcd computer monitor to play games?

Q. I would like to play ps3 games in full hd but I don't have enough money to cough up for a new hdtv. I have a VH242H Asus LCD monitor(24 inches). Do you need an hdmi to dvi cable? or can you connect it using hdmi directly since my monitor has an hdmi port. How do acquire audio?

A. you can use a HDMI cable to your computer. Once it starts up it should automatically reset the settings, or you can go to the settings to adjust them.

Audio will be set up after you have done the video settings on your PS3 (like right after so they arn't seperate) or they should automatically be done.

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How do I fix this wide screen LCD monitor problem?

Q. I have one of those LCD monitors that flips vertically but I never use this function. However, when I turn the monitor on the screen itself appears sideways (since the monitor isn't) but will go black and return to its normal state within a couple of seconds. For some reason, the screen is now stuck vertically and won't appear as it should when the monitor is horizontal.

There's nothing wrong with the picture such as discoloration or lines; it just won't flip back the way it should.

How do I fix this?

A. If you have Windows 7 then it can be changed in "Control Panel", "Adjust screen resolution".

If you've got an earlier version of windows then it would depend on your graphics card. The settings for which, if I remember correctly, can be found by right clicking on the desktop and choosing "Properties" or "Display Properties" (something like that), then the "Settings" tab and then the "Advanced" button should open your graphics card settings. You should be able to find the rotation options somewhere in there.

If you have extra rotation software that came with the monitor and that you never use, you'd be better off uninstalling it.

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How can I move stuff from my laptop monitor to my second monitor?

Q. Yesterday I bought a HP 2009 HD-ready LCD monitor. 20", 1600x900 resolution. Last night I couldn't get the monitor out of sleep mode until I realized this morning that I had to adjust the settings from my computer. The monitor shows my background, but I am clueless how to get my mouse to jump from my laptop monitor to my second monitor. And how to move stuff over to my second monitor probably.

A. This site might help:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/learnmore/northrup_multimon.mspx

or:
http://www.geeks.com/techtips/2005/techtips-AUG18-05.htm

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