Welcome Internet friend. Resolution? Frames? What are these and how are they relevant?

Both have to do with the way you view the screen in front of you. We realize that computers

can be very intimidating, and hard to understand. The first thing to know is that it is easier than you think.

Really. Read the following lessons on resolution and frames, and increase your knowledge base.

Also understand, that you can't hurt your computer. The more you understand it, and the more you read about it,

the more you will see what a useful tool it can be. If you have any questions about any of the following, or would

like to comment on the page, please e-mail us at wsrgraphics@hotmail.com

Finally, read the lesson. Don't give up because it looks too hard. This is easy stuff. Trust us.

 

Resolution

Resolution refers to the number of pixels that can fit on the screen of your monitor.

A pixel is a point of light on your screen. The number of pixels on a monitor can vary from

640x480 to 1600x1200. The first number refers to the number of pixels that fit from left to right on

your screen. The second from top to bottom. Although the maximum number of pixels

(or maximum resolution) is ultimately limited by the quality of the monitor and video card you are using,

you can adjust the resolution of your monitor in your display properties.

This is an easy task, that you can perform by following these steps:

 

The following instructions are for WindowsNT. If you are running Win 95 or 98, the differences

are slight, but noticable. For one, Windows 95 and 98 don't have a test button, just apply the change

and your computer will handle the rest. If your system can't handle the resolution, the computer will reset

the original settings by itself. Follow the prompts, it's easy!

 

1. 95/98/NT Close (or minimize) all the windows currently being used. You should now be at the desktop.

2. 95/98/NT. Perform EITHER step a) or b)

a. Right click on the desk top. Select "Properties" from the list.(Go to Step 3)

 

b. Double click the "My Computer" icon on your desk top.

In the resulting window, double click on the "Control Panel" icon.

From here double click the "Display" icon. A new window opens, titled "Display Properties".

 

3. 95/98/NT Choose the "Settings" tab.

Here is where you control the settings for the way your monitor displays information.

NT USERS :CAUTION: DO NOT SIMPLY ADJUST THE SLIDER TO THE HIGH RESOLUTION POSITION!!!!

Doing this will crack your picture tube if your monitor can't handle the setting. Before setting a resolution

you should test it first. The slider tells you what your screen resolution is currently set at. This number might be

640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1152x864, 1280x1024 or 1600x1200. Most likely, it is set to the first or second.

NT users only: The first thing you should do is test your current setting, so you know what you are looking for.

Click "Test".

Read the prompt, then click "OK". A series of brightly coloured boxes will appear. This means that your

monitor will work properly at this setting. Click "Yes" at the end of the test.

95/98/NT Now try sliding your resolution slider up to the next setting. Test this setting. If your monitor can NOT

handle the resolution, it will be obvious to you. It will produce a fuzzy distorted picture during the test.

If this happens, set the slider back a notch, to the left, and re-test at the lower setting.

Note: If you have an older or lower quality monitor, you may not be able to view any higher resolution than

the lowest setting (640x480). Accept this fact. DO NOT try to view at a resolution that failed testing.

 

Frames

Frames also determine how you will view a given web page. Frames, however, are defined by the creators of a web page.

Not all web pages have or need frames, although they are a popular tool for the Internet. The basic idea is that frames split

a page into sections. There are two reason we offer the viewer the choice between "frames" and "no frames".

First, if the users screen resolution is low, 640x480 or 800x600, the page looks too crowded viewed with frames

There is not enough room in the middle frame to view things properly.

This results in lots of vertical scrolling, and sometimes, even horizontal scrolling. We feel that this is not

a desirable effect, and that it takes away from the feel of the page.

By choosing the no frames option, you can see the important parts of the page discarding the excess.

The second reason, is that not all web browsers can view frames.

Since the point of the Internet is the exchange of information, a page should reach as many people as possible.

And since not everyone has state-of-the-art systems (and shouldn't be expected to) the creator of the web page must

create for the lowest common denominator. So, we at WSR have a web page with two versions. With and without frames.

You are free to look at the "With Frames" version of the page. It will not harm your computer in any way.

If it looks too crowded, then try out the "No frames" version. It may suit your system better.

 

That's it. We hope you learned something, and invite you to enjoy our site. If you have questions

about any of this, or other computer or Internet related topics, please feel free to contact us through e-mail:

wsrgraphics@hotmail.com

Have a great day, from WSR.

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