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    Not to stretch

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by RealArt, Sep 14, 2006.

  1. RealArt

    RealArt Notebook Enthusiast

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    How can I tell the Windows not to stretch the resolution when I lower from wide-aspect 1280 x 800 to 1024 x 768 or other 4:3 res? I want black bars in sides and non-stretched image in the middle.
     
    RealArt, Sep 14, 2006
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  2. Notebook Solutions

    Notebook Solutions Company Representative NBR Reviewer

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    I see you have the same videocard as me. So go to Control Panel, Screen settings. Then click on Advanced: Go to Catalyst Control Center and go to your screen options. You can choose:

    Scale image: maintain aspect ratio
    Scale image: full panel size
    Use centered timings

    You must select the last one. Hope I helped you.

    Charlie :)
     
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  3. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    You want the maintain aspect ratio one, not the "use centered timings". That one just doesn't stretch at all. He's talking about not having it stretched sideways at all with the widescreen vs. standard aspect issue.
     
    Pitabred, Sep 14, 2006
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