Changing screen resolution

On some computers, websites will be easier to use and more text can be displayed on your screen without scrolling if you increase the screen resolution.

Many PC computers are factory pre-set to display at a resolution of 640x480. This means there are 640 pixels (or dots of color) across your screen horizontally and 480 pixels vertically. But computers that are equipped with suitable video cards and drivers (virtually all new computers and many older models) can show much higher resolutions, in other words, more dots/pixels across the screen. It may be worthwhile increasing screen resolution to a higher value so that you can see more text without having to scroll down the page. Graphics will also appear sharper and more colorful. We recommend a resolution of 800x600 as the minimum for optimal use of this website.

If you are working from a laptop, however, we don't advise that you change resolution unless for the purpose of using an external monitor or projector.

These are most of the commonly-available screen settings: 640x480 (factory pre-set), 800x600 (minimum recommended), 1024x768, 1152x864, 1240x1024 and 1600x1200.

Disclaimer: Normally, these suggested steps will work on any standard computer. But some systems may not react properly. Should this be the case, the Massachusetts Conference assumes no responsibility for the consequences.

Windows 95/98/NT

To increase your resolution if you're a Windows user, simply right-click in an empty area of your desktop screen and select the "properties" option. Alternatively, go to "Start," then choose "Setting," then "Control Panel," and select the "Display" icon. The following image will appear.

Click on the "Settings" tab to display the following image. (Your computer may have slightly different tabs).

Notice where the cursor is placed. Move the slider to the right until the setting "800x600 appears." If you want an even higher resolution, continue to move the slider to the right. Your computer's video driver should already have configured your computer to indicate the maximum level to which you can increase resolution. Now click on "OK" and follow any other prompts that may appear.

Macintosh

To change the resolution on your Mac, click on the "Apple menu" and select "Control Panels." From the Control Panels provided, open "Monitors & Sound." Something similar to the following image should appear. Select the "Monitor" icon, if it isn't already selected. Go to resolution and scroll down to the desired screen setting. Select and close the box.

This information provided courtesy of E-Signature at www.e-signature.com.