User's Manual Chapter 5

5-1
Introduction
The software drivers and utility programs are pre-installed on your notebook,
and are integrated into the Windows environment. If you ever have to rebuild
you hard disk drive, you can use the support software supplied with the
notebook to re-install the programs.
Video Display
The video system on your notebook comprises the flat-panel screen, the video
controller and video memory circuitry, the video ports, and the video software.
Flat-panel Screen
The flat-panel screen is a large, color liquid crystal display panel. The screen
uses a technology called TFT (Thin Film Transistor), which provides a very
high contrast display. You can adjust the brightness of the display by using the
video hot keys.
FN + F7 This key combination increases the
brightness of the built-in screen.
FN + F8 This key combination decreases the
brightness of the built-in screen.
Resolution and Color Depth
The screen is designed to display a video resolution of 1024 pixels by 768
pixels. This is called XGA resolution, and it is common to most high-end
computers. It displays a maximum of information without making the screen
fonts too small to read.
You cannot display a higher resolution than 1024 by 768. You might be able
to disable the stretching function by using the video software utility described
below.