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    e1505 Screen/Resolution Problem

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by BassKozz, Jun 11, 2006.

  1. BassKozz

    BassKozz Notebook Consultant

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    e1505 Spec's
    Screen: WSXGA+
    Video Card: ATI Mobility Radeon X1400

    I am running my e1505 at the highest resolution (1680x1050)...
    And webpages are showing up blurry/distorted... everything looks real grainy.
    Any idea's on how to fix this?

    Here is a screenshot sample (thumbnail... click to enlarge):

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    Thanks,
    -BassKozz
     
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    BassKozz, Jun 11, 2006
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  2. tony361

    tony361 Newbie

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    I have the same as you. I tried to update graphic driver but It didn't help. I don't know we need to have flash Bios or not
     
    tony361, Jun 11, 2006
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  3. Amber

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    Check your display settings. Control Panel-->Display-->Settings.

    Your screen resolution should be 1680 x 1050 ( i believe). Also click on advance, and see what your DPI setting is (under General tab). By default, dell usually has it at 120, and normally you should have it at 96.
     
    Amber, Jun 11, 2006
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  4. Mark

    Mark Desktop Debugger

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    Yup, do what SG said, that should fix the problem for sure. Dell is lame and seems to put 120 dpi as the standard when the ship laptops and it looks horrible. Don't worry nothing is wrong with your hardware!
     
    Mark, Jun 11, 2006
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  5. tony361

    tony361 Newbie

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    Thank you ---->SouthernGirl. I got you .. It is very clear now..eventhough, the icon look smaller..but I'm very happy with it...
     
    tony361, Jun 11, 2006
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  6. BassKozz

    BassKozz Notebook Consultant

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    Ahh, much better :D
    Stupid Dell :p

    Thanks SG & lmark84 :D
     
    BassKozz, Jun 11, 2006
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    why do they do that? is there any benefit to putting it to 120dpi?
     
    NOSintake, Jun 11, 2006
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  8. Mark

    Mark Desktop Debugger

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    Couldn't agree with you more redglare! : )
     
    Mark, Jun 11, 2006
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  9. lng

    lng Notebook Enthusiast

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    Actually the solution is in Dell's QuickSet program. If the DPI is set to 120, then Internet Explorer Scaling option could be on. Go to QuickSet -> Display Settings and unselect the IE Scaling option. ;)

    lng
     
    lng, Jun 11, 2006
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  10. stupid_nut

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    Use Firefox or some other browser, works perfectly. IE sucks.
     
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    The original poster was using FF - which is why i suggested the DPI method. As far as I know IE scaling utility only works on IE.
     
    Amber, Jun 11, 2006
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    Ohh nice I like that! But I'm also wondering about the 120 and 96 settings
     
    konstantine, Jun 14, 2006
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    I just got my 1505 and my screen looks washed out and grainy as well. I've tried the ideas listed, but none have seemed to help me. I have the problem in all software...not just IE.
    I set to 96 dpi, used quickset to turn IE scaling off, checked my resolution turned cleartype on/off ... all with no luck.
    I'm hoping someone has some new ideas ?
    Thanks,
    scollins
     
    scollins, Sep 20, 2006
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