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Old 15 May 2003, 10:47 PM
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Dam screen resolution is set at 1024 x 768 and my desktop pc is set to 1280 x 1024 so I'm finding it a little too small here on the laptop, never mind the mouse pad thing you get on these things !!
the slider bar within display properties is at maximum !

Is there anyway to force the thing (15" lcd disply) to a better screen res ??????

God! I even have to scroll to get to the submit button [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]
Old 16 May 2003, 08:30 AM
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I dont believe there is
Old 16 May 2003, 08:40 AM
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Some chipsets allow a 'virtual desktop' whereby you see a (for example) 1024x768 window on a 1280x1024 desktop, which slides around as you move the mouse.
Old 16 May 2003, 09:22 PM
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It's the sliding around using the mouse (or pad in this case) I want to get away from.

RATS [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]

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Old 16 May 2003, 09:28 PM
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You'll be asking if you can stick a square peg in a round hole next

If the laptops screen and chipset can't go any higher, then your only option is the virtual display I'm afraid. Have you double-checked the spec of the laptop?

If it's a recent model (<2yrs), I'm surprised it can only go as far as 1024x768.

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Old 16 May 2003, 11:39 PM
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Most laptop screens are fixed at 1024x768. Some will do 1400x1050 or even 1600x1200, but there aren't too many models that can achieve those resolutions.

The easy way to tell is to right-click on the desktop background, click Properties, choose the Settings tab and try a few different resolutions out. You can't go higher than the screen's native resolution, though.
Old 17 May 2003, 09:34 AM
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Brand new

Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 1 (2600.xpsp1.020828-1920)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: TOSHIBA
System Model: Satellite 2450
BIOS: v1.20
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.40GHz
Memory: 256MB RAM
Page File: 103MB used, 514MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0a (4.09.0000.0901)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.0000.0901 32bit Unicode

---------------
Display Devices
---------------
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce4 420 Go (Toshiba)
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce4 420 Go
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0175&SUBSYS_00101179&REV_A3
Display Memory: 32.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (16 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Default Monitor
Monitor Max Res:
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.13.0010.3648 (English)
DDI Version: 8
Driver Attributes: Final Retail

I expected better !!

Andy
Old 17 May 2003, 10:03 AM
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To increase the res you'll need a better laptop......
Old 17 May 2003, 12:20 PM
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Unhappy



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Old 17 May 2003, 02:26 PM
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http://www.toshibadata.com.sg/mobile...%20(Mar03).pdf

the 15" TFT can only handle 1024x768, but the onboard video card can go all the way up too 1600x1200 with an external monitor

sorry m8
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