changes fonts? Yor monitor has nothing to do with what font is displayed....Please be more specific about your problems
Soyo P4S-Ultra Rev1 (RAID)
P4-1.8A @2.35
1024 MB DDR-2700
4 60GB ATA-133 HDD
SB-Audigy Gamer
Leadtek GeForce 4 ti4400
Win-TV
Sony 16x DVD
Sony 24x10x40 CD-RW
Mitsubishi 2020u 22"
and not a dime left to my name
I will be doing work on my PC when, it will change fonts all of a sudden while I am in the middle of something in an application. I feel that it is one of the many problems connected with the monitor. The settings are:
640x480
16 Colors
15"
In addition to the font problem, some sites warn me that they need 256 Colors followed by shutting down Netscape. The second problem is easy...I need a better monitor. This monitor is no better than the one I had before this since the specs are same. My present monitor was a 'hand-me-down' from my mother who knows nothing about PCs.
Unfortunately, these days there are very few things you can do with only 16 colors... What type of computer do you have? Any problem with the actual fonts will NOT be related to the monitor, as it only displays what is output by the video card. Most programs actually require a minimum of 256 colors to function correctly.
I am curious about your systems specifications. I need an idea of what you are working with/what type of programs you are running....
there is a good possibility that you do not have enough RAM to support the fonts you are using. But to further diagnose the problem I NEED your system specifications... (NO offense, but no one operates at 640x480x16 Colors...I didn't even operate at that resolution with my 386sx 16 MHz Machine back in '90....)
Soyo P4S-Ultra Rev1 (RAID)
P4-1.8A @2.35
1024 MB DDR-2700
4 60GB ATA-133 HDD
SB-Audigy Gamer
Leadtek GeForce 4 ti4400
Win-TV
Sony 16x DVD
Sony 24x10x40 CD-RW
Mitsubishi 2020u 22"
and not a dime left to my name
Ah, you meant 16-bit colors, not 16 colors Big difference, hehe- I think people saw your 640x480 and assumed you're operating in basic VGA mode. If you *are* operating in basic VGA mode, you need to fix it post-haste! You're really crippling your system that way.
Are you sure your monitor is limited to 640x480x16? If so, that's a very crappy monitor- you could spend $50 and get one several times better! With a system like yours, a quality 19" monitor could be a wise investment, but get a 17" at the very least. You won't regret it!
If/when your monitor supports more than 640x480x16, right-click on the desktop, and click 'Properties'- this should pull up your display properties. Go into settings, and set the slider to 800x600 or 1024x760 (depends on monitor size and personal preference, really) and set 32-bit color. Should come out looking a whole lot prettier
Originally posted by CAR
640x480
16 Colors
15"
some sites warn me that they need 256 Colors followed by shutting down Netscape. The second problem is easy...I need a better monitor. This monitor is no better than the one I had before this since the specs are same. My present monitor was a 'hand-me-down' from my mother who knows nothing about PCs.
-Well we know by that warning that he is in fact in 16 color mode...
Do as grover said, open your display properties and move the slider under the settings tab to 800x600 and then use the color quality drop down menu on the same page & select 32 bit color & apply the changes. for that drastic of a change you will be required to reboot the system before the new settings take effect.
The specs you provided show a really nice system..As grover said, invest in a 17" or 19"... You can find a really nice 17" for around $50-100 dollars... A 19" can cost a bit more depending on the type of moitor (Flat CRT vs. a normal curved tube) Flat being on the more expendive side.... You need to make your system balanced....Right now it is severely lopsisded to say the least!
Last edited by SolApathy; August 7th, 2002 at 12:29 PM.
Soyo P4S-Ultra Rev1 (RAID)
P4-1.8A @2.35
1024 MB DDR-2700
4 60GB ATA-133 HDD
SB-Audigy Gamer
Leadtek GeForce 4 ti4400
Win-TV
Sony 16x DVD
Sony 24x10x40 CD-RW
Mitsubishi 2020u 22"
and not a dime left to my name
It is a 'crappy' monitor. Every pixel setting I have tried resets back to 640x480-16. Since it is only 15" and is 12yrs. old, that is why. I want to get a good 17" or 19" SVGA and get rid of this piece of garbage.
Well I am selling a 19" Viewsonic PF-790 Trinitron monitor. It has the flat CRT tube, so there is no image distortion. You can find reviews for this monitor just about everywhere. I am currently asking $150.
Soyo P4S-Ultra Rev1 (RAID)
P4-1.8A @2.35
1024 MB DDR-2700
4 60GB ATA-133 HDD
SB-Audigy Gamer
Leadtek GeForce 4 ti4400
Win-TV
Sony 16x DVD
Sony 24x10x40 CD-RW
Mitsubishi 2020u 22"
and not a dime left to my name
There is no warranty with this monitor, it is only 2 years old. (Manufactured July 2000). The unit will be insured while being shipped, though & I do have a box & special padding for the monitor. I bought a new 22" monitor, so I don't really need this one. It is in perfect condition & is actually currently listed for sale on Ebay.
Soyo P4S-Ultra Rev1 (RAID)
P4-1.8A @2.35
1024 MB DDR-2700
4 60GB ATA-133 HDD
SB-Audigy Gamer
Leadtek GeForce 4 ti4400
Win-TV
Sony 16x DVD
Sony 24x10x40 CD-RW
Mitsubishi 2020u 22"
and not a dime left to my name
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Big difference, hehe- I think people saw your 640x480 and assumed you're operating in basic VGA mode. If you *are* operating in basic VGA mode, you need to fix it post-haste! You're really crippling your system that way.
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