8 Adjusting the screen resolution

Some computers have graphic adapters that are not able to detect the resolution of the current display. This limitation can also be caused by the display cable, or by imperfections in a display matrix system. In such cases, you must use the functionality of the operating system to adjust the screen resolution.

Prerequisites

This procedure is made for the Microsoft® Windows® 7 and 10 operating systems. It is assumed that you are familiar with these operating systems.

Context

As a general recommendation, you should set the screen resolution as high as possible. This will allow you more "space" in the EK80 presentation to offer more detailed information. The physical width of your top bar will also be extended, and free space for icons and navigational information.

Unless you change the hardware (computer, graphic adapter or display), you will only need to do this once.

Procedure

On the computer, close the EK80 program.

This procedure is made for the Microsoft® Windows® 7 operating system.

In the bottom-left corner of your desktop, select the Windows® Start button.

On the right-hand side of the Start menu, select Control Panel.

Observe that the Control Panel opens.

In the Control Panel dialog box, under Appearance and Personalization, select Adjust screen resolution.

Change the display settings.

Make sure that the correct display is shown.

Change the resolution to maximum permitted resolution for the display.

Select OK.

Observe that the screen resolution changes.

If you are satisfied with the new resolution, select Keep changes in the acknowledge dialog box.

Click the [X] in the top right corner to close the Control Panel.

This procedure is made for the Microsoft® Windows® 10 operating system.

In the bottom-left corner of your desktop, select the Windows® Start button.

On the menu, select Settings.

Observe that the Windows Settings dialog box opens.

Select System in the top left corner of the Windows Settings dialog box.