To centre or move your screen position
Note: These instructions apply to Windows XP. For Windows Vista and later, see Resize my desktop – Windows Vista and later.
To centre or move your desktop or picture on your digital display screen:
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From the NVIDIA Control Panel navigation tree pane, under Display, click Adjust Desktop Size and Position to open the page.
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Click the image that represents your digital flat panel display.
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Select either one of these options, depending on which one gives you the result you want:
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Use NVIDIA scaling
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Use my display’s built-in scaling
If your desktop or picture appears cutoff on your analogue display (CRT) screen, try any one or both of these procedures:
Procedure 1:
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From the NVIDIA Control Panel navigation tree pane, under Display, click Change Resolution to open the page.
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Click the image that represents your VGA display.
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From the Resolution box, select a higher resolution and then click Apply.
Procedure 2:
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From the NVIDIA Control Panel navigation tree pane, under Display, click Adjust Desktop Size and Position to open the page.
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Click the image that represents your VGA display.
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Use the arrow keys on the image that appears to adjust your screen position until your desktop/image is no longer cutoff on any side.
If your desktop or picture appears cutoff on your TV or HDTV screen, try any one or both of these procedures:
Procedure 1:
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From the NVIDIA Control Panel navigation tree pane, under Display, click Adjust Desktop Size and Position to open the page.
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Click the image that represents your HDTV.
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Open the Resize user interface.
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Select the Resize my desktop radio button, then click Resize Desktop.
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Use the sliders to adjust the size of the display until you get the desired result, then click OK.
Procedure 2:
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From the NVIDIA Control Panel navigation tree pane, under Display, click Change Resolution to open the page.
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Click the image that represents your HDTV.
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Make sure the Connector-type list is set to the correct connection for your TV or HDTV display.
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The Resolution list displays various HDTV display formats and equivalent screen resolutions such as 480p (720×480 progressive), 480i (720×480 interlaced), and so on. Choose a format that gives you the display result you want on your screen.
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From the Resolution box, select a higher resolution and then click Apply.
Note: Typically, progressive formats provide a more stable picture with less flickering. Refer to your HDTV owner’s manual for a list of supported display formats.
Related Topics
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Desktop resize on HDTV