I'm not sure if this problem is related, but in Dreamweaver MX the small font on the 'tabs' is highly pixelated and illegible. Any idea what might be causing this?
To Mbalez - you might want to read messages in Inspiron -video - 'Dreamweaver Fonts on Inspiration 8500'.
I have my setting on Inspiron 8500 1920 x1200 - 120 DPI and Dreamweaver 'preferences' set to use large fonts. Originally, I did have this problem - but not anymore.
I've made the changes suggested in this forum and the letters are clearer but how can I get my IE Browser to fill the screen? The pages only take up less than half the page.
One thing that hasn't been mentioned and you guys seem to be chasing your tails about.....1, regedit the IE for image resizing, which has been mentioned; 2, when it comes to font DPI, use the custom setting and dial in 108 or 110. I wasn't happy with 96 or 120 so I use 108 and everything is great. Love the display 1680x1050 is awesome for DVDs
8500, 2.4Ghz P4M, 512MB, 40GB, GO4200, WSXGA+, WLAN, CD/DVD RW, Mod. Batt, Floppy Drive, oh and only paid $1610
@pcostanza wrote:
I've made the changes suggested in this forum and the letters are clearer but how can I get my IE Browser to fill the screen? The pages only take up less than half the page.
It's been said tons of times already, but I'll say it again. You ordered a high resolution screen, so don't be surprised that it's displaying correctly. If you have an i8500 with a WXSGA+ screen, that means it displays with a resolution of 1680 pixels wide. So, if a web designer has specified the absolute width of a web page is 800 pixels, of course it will only fill half your screen.
One thing that hasn't been mentioned and you guys seem to be chasing your tails about.....1, regedit the IE for image resizing, which has been mentioned; 2, when it comes to font DPI, use the custom setting and dial in 108 or 110. I wasn't happy with 96 or 120 so I use 108 and everything is great. Love the display 1680x1050 is awesome for DVDs
Since DVD video only displays with a horizontal resolution of 720 pixels (picture elements), you really don't need 1680 pixels for the display to be "awesome". I think what you mean is that the 16:10 wide aspect ratio is great for DVDs that use a 16:9 (1.78:1) or 1.85:1 aspect ratio. You end up with only a narrow black bar at the top and bottom of the screen, as compared to the wide black bars (letterbox presentation) which would display on a 4:3 (1.33:1) screen, such as on a standard monitor or TV. Of course even on a 16:10 display, any DVD video with a 2.35:1 aspect ratio (Anamorphic Scope Widescreen) will display with wider black bars at the top and bottom of the screen, but it's still better than how it would look on a 4:3 screen.
You can find more information about all of this with a Google search, but here's a link that some of you might find interesting:
I have done everthing that is posted and I am still having the same problem, blurry pics. I have Inspiron 5100 15" XGA with 1024x768. Could this be the problem the resoultion is'nt high enough?
I have an 8600 WSGA+ and now comfortably using a 1280x800 resolution without fuzzy images in-and-out of MS IE. I can't stand the very small fonts so if you are like me, you may want to try these and hopefully, you will end up with a near-CRT quality 1280x800 resolution:
1. Edit registry as described all over this forum
2. Set font size to 96 dpi
3. Control panel -> Display Properties -> Appearance -> Effects -> select Clear Type
4. Control panel -> Internet Properties -> General -> Accessibility -> uncheck all "Formatting" options
5. Control panel -> Display Properties -> Settings -> Advanced -> GeForce FX Go5650 tab -> Color Correction
I have an 8600 WSGA+ and now comfortably using a 1280x800 resolution without fuzzy images in-and-out of MS IE. I can't stand the very small fonts so if you are like me, you may want to try these and hopefully, you will end up with a near-CRT quality 1280x800 resolution:
1. Edit registry as described all over this forum
2. Set font size to 96 dpi
3. Control panel -> Display Properties -> Appearance -> Effects -> select Clear Type
4. Control panel -> Internet Properties -> General -> Accessibility -> uncheck all "Formatting" options
5. Control panel -> Display Properties -> Settings -> Advanced -> GeForce FX Go5650 tab -> Color Correction
I have done everthing that is posted and I am still having the same problem, blurry pics. I have Inspiron 5100 15" XGA with 1024x768. Could this be the problem the resoultion is'nt high enough?
Gene
Gene, are all pictures blurry, or just those viewed in Internet Explorer? What if you open a JPG or GIF file with an image viewing program? Are you using the optimal resolution for your screen?
The UseHR Registry edit is supposed to solve one problem: fuzzy or jagged images in Internet Explorer when using a DPI other than the default 96 dpi, such as the 120 dpi that DELL has set on systems with high-resolution LCD displays which it has shipped (.e.g. WUXGA and WSXGA+). If you do the Registry edit correctly, it will solve this problem. There should be no problem with images in IE if you are using 96 dpi, and in this case, no Registry edit is needed; however, fonts will be rather small -- too small for some people. So, if you want to use 120 dpi instead and have images appear correctly in IE, do the following Registry edit:
Go to Start > Run > type REGEDIT and click OK. Once in the Registry Editor, click the + signs to navigate to the following key (folder):
HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Internet Explorer \ Main
Click on the "Main" key (folder) in the left pane to highlight it. In the right pane, you'll see the contents. Look near the bottom for a value named "UseHR". If it doesn't exist, you'll have to create it. To do this, right-click on a blank area of the right pane and choose New > DWORD Value. Name it "UseHR" (without the quotes). If you just created it, it will automatically have a value of 0 (zero), which is what you want. If it already exists, and has a value of 1 (one), double-click it to edit it (or right-click > Modify), and change the value to 0 (zero). Click OK and close the Registry Editor.
Open a new browser window and you should see the difference. If not, reboot your computer and try it again.
Message Edited by ONE_HUMAN on 10-17-2003 01:41 AM
I'd like to thank everyone on the board for the marvellous advice. I didn't even bother with the phone support, everything's right here!
I'm not particularily computer-y, so having tried every solution mentioned here I'll summarize again for the confused:
The reg edit basically gives exactly the same results using Explorer as you would by using Mozilla instead: crystal clear but quite small images. This is just plain a funcition of a high-resolution screen, it has room for more information so it has to either 'spread it out' (fuzziness) or the image will take up less space.
In the end I just wound up undoing the reg edit, and downloading Mozilla. If I need clear images, I use Mozilla, if I need big ones, I use Explorer. That's it!
mbalez
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September 17th, 2003 19:00
I'm not sure if this problem is related, but in Dreamweaver MX the small font on the 'tabs' is highly pixelated and illegible. Any idea what might be causing this?
System:
Inspiron 5100, 4 2.5Ghz, 512 MB RAM, 1400x1050 (native) resolution
Thanks!
TSTARR
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September 18th, 2003 03:00
To Mbalez - you might want to read messages in Inspiron -video - 'Dreamweaver Fonts on Inspiration 8500'.
I have my setting on Inspiron 8500 1920 x1200 - 120 DPI and Dreamweaver 'preferences' set to use large fonts. Originally, I did have this problem - but not anymore.
pcostanza
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September 20th, 2003 02:00
nosomo
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September 20th, 2003 05:00
One thing that hasn't been mentioned and you guys seem to be chasing your tails about.....1, regedit the IE for image resizing, which has been mentioned; 2, when it comes to font DPI, use the custom setting and dial in 108 or 110. I wasn't happy with 96 or 120 so I use 108 and everything is great. Love the display 1680x1050 is awesome for DVDs
8500, 2.4Ghz P4M, 512MB, 40GB, GO4200, WSXGA+, WLAN, CD/DVD RW, Mod. Batt, Floppy Drive, oh and only paid $1610
ONE_HUMAN
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September 20th, 2003 08:00
It's been said tons of times already, but I'll say it again. You ordered a high resolution screen, so don't be surprised that it's displaying correctly. If you have an i8500 with a WXSGA+ screen, that means it displays with a resolution of 1680 pixels wide. So, if a web designer has specified the absolute width of a web page is 800 pixels, of course it will only fill half your screen.
ONE_HUMAN
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September 20th, 2003 08:00
Since DVD video only displays with a horizontal resolution of 720 pixels (picture elements), you really don't need 1680 pixels for the display to be "awesome". I think what you mean is that the 16:10 wide aspect ratio is great for DVDs that use a 16:9 (1.78:1) or 1.85:1 aspect ratio. You end up with only a narrow black bar at the top and bottom of the screen, as compared to the wide black bars (letterbox presentation) which would display on a 4:3 (1.33:1) screen, such as on a standard monitor or TV. Of course even on a 16:10 display, any DVD video with a 2.35:1 aspect ratio (Anamorphic Scope Widescreen) will display with wider black bars at the top and bottom of the screen, but it's still better than how it would look on a 4:3 screen.
You can find more information about all of this with a Google search, but here's a link that some of you might find interesting:
http://www.thedigitalbits.com/articles/anamorphic/aspectratios/widescreenorama.html
Message Edited by ONE_HUMAN on 09-20-2003 03:24 PM
Gene_1
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September 21st, 2003 22:00
Wow, what great support on this forum.
I have done everthing that is posted and I am still having the same problem, blurry pics. I have Inspiron 5100 15" XGA with 1024x768. Could this be the problem the resoultion is'nt high enough?
Gene
qforyou
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September 24th, 2003 02:00
Continuation: Once in Color Correction:
Digital Vibrance: Off
Brightness: Middle
Contrast: About 1/3 from minimum
Gamma: None (or very close to none)
Image Sharpenning: None
Enjoy viewing websites like you do with your old desktop!
qforyou
14 Posts
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September 24th, 2003 02:00
I have an 8600 WSGA+ and now comfortably using a 1280x800 resolution without fuzzy images in-and-out of MS IE. I can't stand the very small fonts so if you are like me, you may want to try these and hopefully, you will end up with a near-CRT quality 1280x800 resolution:
1. Edit registry as described all over this forum
2. Set font size to 96 dpi
3. Control panel -> Display Properties -> Appearance -> Effects -> select Clear Type
4. Control panel -> Internet Properties -> General -> Accessibility -> uncheck all "Formatting" options
5. Control panel -> Display Properties -> Settings -> Advanced -> GeForce FX Go5650 tab -> Color Correction
qforyou
14 Posts
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September 24th, 2003 02:00
I have an 8600 WSGA+ and now comfortably using a 1280x800 resolution without fuzzy images in-and-out of MS IE. I can't stand the very small fonts so if you are like me, you may want to try these and hopefully, you will end up with a near-CRT quality 1280x800 resolution:
1. Edit registry as described all over this forum
2. Set font size to 96 dpi
3. Control panel -> Display Properties -> Appearance -> Effects -> select Clear Type
4. Control panel -> Internet Properties -> General -> Accessibility -> uncheck all "Formatting" options
5. Control panel -> Display Properties -> Settings -> Advanced -> GeForce FX Go5650 tab -> Color Correction
ONE_HUMAN
62 Posts
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September 24th, 2003 18:00
Gene, are all pictures blurry, or just those viewed in Internet Explorer? What if you open a JPG or GIF file with an image viewing program? Are you using the optimal resolution for your screen?
ribbit
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October 16th, 2003 18:00
Hi One_Human........I have the same problem, and did the regedit. Unfortunately it didn't help.
I've temporarily fixed my problem by using Navigator & Mozilla.
Any suggestions?
ONE_HUMAN
62 Posts
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October 17th, 2003 04:00
The UseHR Registry edit is supposed to solve one problem: fuzzy or jagged images in Internet Explorer when using a DPI other than the default 96 dpi, such as the 120 dpi that DELL has set on systems with high-resolution LCD displays which it has shipped (.e.g. WUXGA and WSXGA+). If you do the Registry edit correctly, it will solve this problem. There should be no problem with images in IE if you are using 96 dpi, and in this case, no Registry edit is needed; however, fonts will be rather small -- too small for some people. So, if you want to use 120 dpi instead and have images appear correctly in IE, do the following Registry edit:
Go to Start > Run > type REGEDIT and click OK. Once in the Registry Editor, click the + signs to navigate to the following key (folder):
HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Internet Explorer \ Main
Click on the "Main" key (folder) in the left pane to highlight it. In the right pane, you'll see the contents. Look near the bottom for a value named "UseHR". If it doesn't exist, you'll have to create it. To do this, right-click on a blank area of the right pane and choose New > DWORD Value. Name it "UseHR" (without the quotes). If you just created it, it will automatically have a value of 0 (zero), which is what you want. If it already exists, and has a value of 1 (one), double-click it to edit it (or right-click > Modify), and change the value to 0 (zero). Click OK and close the Registry Editor.
Open a new browser window and you should see the difference. If not, reboot your computer and try it again.
Message Edited by ONE_HUMAN on 10-17-2003 01:41 AM
Sydney P.
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October 28th, 2003 21:00
I'd like to thank everyone on the board for the marvellous advice. I didn't even bother with the phone support, everything's right here!
I'm not particularily computer-y, so having tried every solution mentioned here I'll summarize again for the confused:
The reg edit basically gives exactly the same results using Explorer as you would by using Mozilla instead: crystal clear but quite small images. This is just plain a funcition of a high-resolution screen, it has room for more information so it has to either 'spread it out' (fuzziness) or the image will take up less space.
In the end I just wound up undoing the reg edit, and downloading Mozilla. If I need clear images, I use Mozilla, if I need big ones, I use Explorer. That's it!
Thanks again, all,
Sydney
Chrisamity
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October 28th, 2003 22:00