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    Ferrari 4005 WLMi - Font sizes

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Vikingman, Nov 16, 2005.

  1. Vikingman

    Vikingman Newbie

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    Hi everyone.

    I have an annoying little problem that hopefully will be easy for one of you guys to help me out with.

    How do you change the default font size in the Ferrari 4005 without having to go to a poorer screen resolution?

    It seems to default to about 7 or 8 point, and its just too hard to read!

    There must be a default setting in there somewhere - I just cant seem to find it.

    Other than this little niggle - its a great notebook!

    Thanks very much
     
    Vikingman, Nov 16, 2005
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  2. Smashy

    Smashy Notebook Consultant

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    Display Properties > Appearance > Advanced.. you should be able to find what you're looking for in here :)
     
    Smashy, Nov 16, 2005
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  3. Smashy

    Smashy Notebook Consultant

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    I'll likely also have to dig into this menu when I get my Ferrari, which should be soon :D If you want to enlarge more than just fonts, you can try increasing the DPI under Settings > Advanced instead of Appearance.
     
    Smashy, Nov 16, 2005
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  4. Bruce Banner

    Bruce Banner Notebook Evangelist

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    sadly, the font size is already factory set to large (120DPI) instead of the normal 90-ish. The resolution may be too high for your tastes. The 4002 has a lower res screen and fonts will look bigger on that. I think there is a program designed to help with reading but the same escapes me right now. I think it starts with "windows... something"
     
    Bruce Banner, Nov 17, 2005
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  5. Smashy

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    Microsoft ClearType?
     
    Smashy, Nov 17, 2005
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    There's the DPI setting under "Setting," and the font sizes under "Appearance." Have you turned both up to max?
     
    Smashy, Nov 17, 2005
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