Best Setup for Viewing with E207WFP

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I have a new Dell E207wfp monitor (16:9 aspect ratio) and need help with settings.  I have poor vision, and can't see the print well at the recommended 1680x1050 resolution.  How do I set this monitor up so I (1) don't have skewed icons, have the largest print/icon view possible on the desktop, in word and in IE, but still see a web page (largest view possible) without having to scan to the right?  I don't want to use the visually impaired settings.  The monitor's online manual doesn't provide details.   I also noted that the recommended refresh rate is 60hz.  Wouldn't a higher refresh rate provide a better picture.    Thanks for your help. Jim

gpro · Answer

If you want to change the display resolution without distortion you must use one with the same aspect ratio as the native resolution (it's actually 16:10). You could try 1440x900 or 1280x800. While these resolutions will make things bigger, they will be less sharp.

LCD displays do not 'refresh' in the way CRTs do - each pixel retains its state until it needs to change (see here for an explanation).

edit: You may be able to use other aspect ratio resolutions without distortion by selecting 'scale with fixed aspect ratio' in the video driver control panel (nVidia has this option - don't know about other manufacturers).

Message Edited by gpro on 11-15-2007 04:33 PM

jekeesl · Answer

I did determine that the native resolution was at a 1.6:1 ratio, and used the 1440 x 900 resolution (same ratio) you mentioned in your note.  Also raised the system dpi.  Some web page print is still smaller than desired, but at least everything is no longer skewed.  1280 x 800 isn't an option for the 20' screen, because some of the pages (and active control buttons) are cut off on the bottom.  And as you said, the display quality is poor at that setting.   In any case, the display is working well now.  Thanks for your help. Jim

gpro · Answer

Do you know the Ctrl + 'plus key' keyboard shortcut to increase browser font size?

jekeesl · Answer

Sure didn't know about the ctrl + shortcut, and it's very useful.  Now, if there's a way to get those browser pages printed in larger font, I'd be very happy.  I've been dumping them to Word documents, modifying them there, then printing.  Do you have another tip for that??   I appreciate the help. Jim

BernardPD · Answer

Please tell me exactly what system you have (eg: Dimension E521). If you have an NVidia videocard and a DVI connection, you can use the NVidia Scaling feature to create and use any custom resolution with perfect results. You could use 1280x800, 1360x850 or 1152x720 for example. You won't have to bother with DPI or font sizes. NVidia Scaling works exactly like the monitor was a CRT.

If you only have integrated graphics, you can add an inexpensive NVidia videocard with DVI-out in the empty PCI-E slot to gain access to the NVidia scaling feature.

Message Edited by BernardPD on 11-16-2007 11:53 AM

jekeesl · Answer

I have an XPS 210 with integrated graphics (VGA) and the 2007FP monitor.  Was hoping there was a larger print option for web pages without having to add hardware.  Think I'll stay with the current procedure.   Thanks for the info. Jim

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