Re: My new Dell - update


"Troy's Human" <me@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>
> Thanks Pat but perhaps I should explain a bit more. I have 2 methods of
> connecting my monitor to the PC (both cables supplied) -
>
> 1. VGA
> 2. DVI
>
> To start with I tried VGA - this gave me brightness *and* contrast
> controls. Quite good picture and I managed to reduce the glare by reducing
> the contrast as well as the brightness. Quite good picture but not
> excellent + problems when scrolling.
>
> I then tried DVI - absolutely superb picture !!! Problem is that with the
> DVI connection the contrast setting is not available (yes I'm sure of
> this). Stuck with glaring brightness :-( I have played around with the
> colour settings and reduced it a bit - but by no means enough.
>
>> Might be worth a try whilst awaiting arrival of new monitor?
>
> Certainly will keep on trying but I think I've exhausted the
> possibilities.
>
> Thanks for your suggestions.
> --

TH,

It may be possible to alter the settngs via your video card. If you go
control panel-> display->settings->advanced you may be ble to make the
adjustments there. You may find the colour setting referred to as Gamma
though.

HTH

Pat


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