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This procedure applies when two or more monitors are connected to one computer.
1. | Open Display in Control Panel. |
2. | On the Settings tab, click the monitor icon that represents the monitor whose screen resolution you want to change. |
3. | In Screen resolution, drag the slider to set the resolution you want to use for the selected monitor, and then click OK or Apply to view changes. |
Note
| • | To open Display, click Start, click Control Panel, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display. |
| • | If you click a secondary monitor and the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box is not selected, you cannot change the settings of that monitor. |
| • | A higher screen resolution reduces the size of items on your screen and increases the size of your desktop. |
| • | Each monitor has its own screen resolution settings. |
| • | Your monitor and video adapter determine how much you can change your screen resolution. You may not be able to increase the resolution above a certain level. |
| • | Changes to screen resolution affect all users that log on to the computer. |
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