Changing Windows Display Settings in Control Panel
Windows user interface allows you to customize the computer display settings using the Windows Control Panel. The Windows Control Panel provides access to functions that allow you to change how your computer works. Whether you want to adjust the size and resolution of the screen, the brightness level, or how long the monitor stays on, you can do so from the control panel. In this tutorial, you will learn how to adjust the display settings in Windows Control Panel.
Before you start, make sure the computer is connected to a power source and the monitor is turned on.
1. Open the Control Panel window, then select Appearance and Personalization.
2. Select Adjust screen resolution.
3. Choose a recommended resolution or customize the resolution to your needs.
4. Select Apply. Make sure to always choose apply before moving on to other options.
5. Select Change advanced display settings.
6. Adjust the brightness settings. This allows you to set the brightness level for the display.
7. Select the monitor model from the drop-down list to view the information about the monitor.
8. Select Monitor Display Settings.
9. Adjust the Screen refresh rate. This allows you to change the frequency of the refresh rate for the monitor.
10. Select the appropriate Color depth. This allows you to choose the color depth of the display.
11. Select Advanced settings.
12. Adjust the size of text, apps, and other items. This allows you to adjust the size of the text, icons, apps, and other items on the screen.
13. Select the appropriate orientation. This allows you to choose the orientation of the display.
14. Select Apply.
15. To adjust the power settings for the monitor, select Change power settings.
16. Select different power plans. This allows you to choose how the computer uses power.
17. Select When to turn off the display. This allows you to set the time after which the monitor should automatically switch off.
18. Select Apply.
Your display settings have now been successfully changed. You can experiment with different settings to find the one that best suits your needs. The Windows Control Panel provides many other options to customize the display and other features of your computer. Experiment with different settings to get the most out of your Windows experience. Always remember to save any changes you make to ensure they remain active next time you restart your computer.