How to change your screen resolution:
Choose the type of computer you have below and follow the directions.
It might be helpful to print these directions out.

PCs with Windows Vista
  • Select the Control Panel from the Start menu
  • Select Appearance and Personalization
  • Click Display Settings
  • Under Resolution move the lever to 1024 x 768 pixels or a higher setting (i.e. 1280 x 1024) and click Apply.

    PCs with Windows XP
  • Select the Control Panel from the Start menu
  • Select Appearance and Themes
  • Select Change the screen resolution
  • In the Display/Properties area, move the lever beneath Screen resolution until 1024 x 768 pixels or a higher setting (i.e. 1280 x 1024) and click OK.
  • After changing the screen resolution, a dialog box will ask you if you want to keep this setting. Click Yes to keep the setting.


  • PCs with Windows 95/98/Me/2000
  • Select Settings from the Start menu.
  • Select the Control Panel option from the Settings Menu.
  • Select the Display option from the Control Panel.
  • Select the Settings tab.
  • In the Desktop/Screen area, move the lever until 1024 x 768 pixels or a higher setting (i.e. 1280 x 1024) and click OK.
  • A message will appear indicating that Windows will resize your desktop, and that it might take a few seconds and click OK.
  • After changing the screen resolution, a dialog box will ask you if you want to keep this setting. Click Yes to keep the setting.


  • Apple / Macintosh
  • Go to the Apple Menu --> Control Panels, and choose Monitors.
  • Click on the Monitor icon at the top of the control panel and then choose either 1024 x 768 resolution or a higher setting (i.e. 1280 x 1024).
    NOTE: With the older Mac operating systems, go to the Apple Menu --> Control Panels, and choose Monitors. Then choose Options, and choose the 1024 x 768 resolution or a higher setting (i.e. 1280 x 1024).