Everyone knows that spending a long time at the computer is bad for your health. This is especially true for human vision. The fact is that a person is not able to see the frequency, but the eye catches this frequency, and over time, a weakening of vision may occur. At the computer, the eyes gradually get tired and stop clearly focusing on the image. But for many, a computer is a job, which means that avoiding this harm will not work. In order to reduce it as much as possible, you need to correctly adjust the monitor color, as well as its resolution.
Configuring with Adobe Gamma
For optimal display of colors, adjustments must be made using a special program called AdobeGamma. The first step is to install it on your computer. After installing the program, you should set the screen saver in the form of a solid gray color on the desktop. Adjusting monitor colors in Windows 7 for the desktop is located in the “Personalization” section, which appears in a pop-up window when you right-click on its splash screen (background). There you need to select the item "Desktop background" and in it the drop-down menu "Image location", in which there is a menu item "Solid colors". The gray color can be seen immediately.
Now it's time to proceed directly to the procedure itself. After starting the AdobeGamma application, setup is performed using the setup wizard (you need to select this option) - a special program that allows you to go through the entire process step by step. The next step is to choose a “color profile”. It is generally recommended to leave the default profile (for inexperienced users). Now you need to click on the "Next" button to continue and set the contrast to the maximum value. The brightness should be adjusted in such a way that the square, which is located inside another square, is as close to black as possible, but still stands out a little against its background. You can just skip the next step.
Next, you need to adjust the gamma correction using the bottom tab of the general settings window. If the program for adjusting monitor colors is not localized, then it will be called WindowsDefault. To the right of it there is a small field where you are prompted to enter a value for the Gamma parameter. The most commonly used is 2.2. In the same window, uncheck the ViewSingleGammaOnly parameter to display gamma values \u200b\u200bby colors. Now, using the mouse, you need to bring the result to such a state that all three squares become absolutely indistinguishable from their background. At the next stage, the value of the color temperature is set, which should be equal to 6500K. The configuration is now complete. After completion, it is possible to compare the result obtained with the original value. To do this, use the buttons Before (before) and After (after). Windows 10 monitor colors are adjusted in the same way, with the only difference that the versions of the Adobe Gamma program may differ.
Adjusting the Image Using Monitor Functions
Almost all monitors have a special functionality (menu) with which you can quickly make color adjustments. The interface of such a menu is as clear as possible and for most devices it is translated into Russian, therefore, to change the contrast, color or brightness of the screen, you just need to select the appropriate item using the buttons below. For more detailed information, you can refer to the instructions from the manufacturer, which usually comes with the device. For example, adjusting the color of a Samsung monitor is done using a special Menu button located under the screen, when pressed, the monitor menu drops out. It has two main sections responsible for color reproduction - Picture and Color, which will help you make all the necessary adjustments. Different manufacturers and different models may have different names for these sections, but the meaning is ultimately the same.
Adjusting the image through the system
Windows itself also provides functions that allow you to adjust the color of your monitor. For this there is a program called "Calibration", which can be found by searching in the "Start" menu. The application itself will tell you how to proceed after its launch. An important parameter is the correctly selected screen resolution, which is optimal for the monitor being configured. Usually it is marked as “Recommended” in the drop-down menu listing the acceptable screen resolutions. It is he who should be chosen. This parameter is located in the video card settings. To get there, you need to right-click on the desktop and select the appropriate item in the menu that appears. Different manufacturers of video cards call it differently, for example, from NVIDIA you need to look for a line with the name “NVIDIA Control Panel”, and from Radeon - “Graphics characteristics of Radeon”. All other color rendering settings are also located there. For best results other than a properly sized screen resolution, choose the highest color depth setting of 32-bit. As a rule, this setting is always located in the same place as the screen resolution setting, so it's easy to find it.
Adjusting the screen brightness
Surely many have noticed that the image of the monitors standing in the store at the stand visually differs. On one it is dimmer, and on the other, on the contrary, it is too bright. This is due to the different color settings for each individual device. If the buyer is not satisfied with the default color settings of the monitor, he can change them. To do this, press the button with the name Menu and in the panel that appears, select the Picture value (image), where the brightness and contrast settings are located with the adjustment sliders located to the right of them. It should be noted that for different models and manufacturers, the names of these parameters may differ or even be marked with schematic figures, but the general meaning for the end user is always clear.
After finding the desired settings, you need to take a blank white sheet of paper, put it in front of the monitor, create an ordinary blank document using the Notepad program and compare the color of the sheet of paper with the white background of the document in the program. This procedure is carried out to assess and then adjust the white color of the monitor. Next, for the slider responsible for the brightness of the picture, you need to find such a position so that the white color on the monitor matches the white color of the sheet of paper on the table.
Adjusting the screen contrast
To adjust the contrast, 2 images of the same shirts of different colors can help: one shirt is black and the other is white. The main thing is that the colors are solid. Both images need to be opened and positioned next to each other. Now move the contrast slider until the folds on both shirts stand out clearly. Once you achieve this effect, you can tweak the brightness a little more. This completes the process of completing the brightness and contrast adjustment. The resulting white color may differ from the monitor's default settings at the time of purchase. However, experts say that this is just an optical illusion caused by the eye getting used to the original values.
Adjusting laptop color using Windows
Laptops have long been an integral part of our lives. It is enough to configure the laptop correctly once, so that later there will be no unnecessary problems and you do not have to spend additional time. The color setting of a laptop monitor is not very different from a normal monitor. They are found under Color Management in the Windows Control Panel. Having entered the section, you need to select the "Details" tab and then click on the "Calibrate screen" button. Then just follow the instructions provided by the setup wizard.
Adjusting laptop color using intelHDgraphics app
But this is not the only way that can be used to solve this problem. For example, there is software that solves this problem better. If the laptop is running on an Intel processor, then adjust the color through the "Graphics Specifications" section. You can get there using the same pop-up menu, called by the right mouse click. When you open the section, a window will appear with several categories responsible for the parameters of the video card. Select the Display category to adjust the color. There, in the “Color” tab, you can find the “Advanced” tab, which contains the necessary color adjustment controls. The only parameters are hue and saturation, which are used to adjust. The level of increasing or decreasing values \u200b\u200bis determined by the user himself based on his needs.
Features of adjusting brightness on a laptop
It is known that if you need to adjust the monitor screen quickly, you can use the interface of the buttons located on its body. But on a laptop, things are a little different, and in truth, for many uninformed users, this becomes a real problem. The fact is that there are simply no such buttons on the laptop case. This is not due to the lack of space for this functionality, but to the fact that the optimal image is selected by the equipment developer.
But sometimes the need for quick color adjustments appears. To solve this problem, the laptop has a special Fn key, which is responsible for additional functionality. Holding down this key activates additional key functions with different colored icons. To adjust the brightness of the monitor, you need to use the keys with the image of the sun (standard brightness icon).
Color test using Real Color
There is another tool that is considered the benchmark in certain circles. This is a special Real Color wallpaper that bears some resemblance to the setting grid once used on televisions. When using this method, special wallpapers with the optimal resolution for a computer or laptop are installed on the desktop. By looking at the screen from a normal distance, you can determine if the color reproduction has been calibrated correctly. If the setting is correct, a smooth gray gradient should be visible, and if streaks appear and shades mix, then the color is incorrectly set.
Summing up, we can say that adjusting the color of the monitor is a rather painstaking task and depends on many factors. Therefore, for each individual case, its own parameters should be applied to suit specific needs. But in order not to be scattered among the many different methods, you need to do this: use the built-in system parameters for quick configuration, and for a more complex task you can resort to third-party applications.
Windows 10 users have the option to change the default display settings that the system chooses by default. Sometimes problems can arise during the process of setting up or using the monitor, but they are very easy to fix.
Screen setting
Personalizing your screen settings helps you customize any screen so that the user is most comfortable using it. Remember the settings that were specified before your intervention, so that in case of unsuccessful changes, you can quickly restore everything.
Brightness control
There are several ways to change the brightness: by changing the system settings or using the functions of the screen itself.
Through screen capabilities
Look for brightness control buttons on your monitor and use them to increase or decrease the light. But note that these buttons are not present on all monitor models. If not, use the methods described below.
Use monitor buttons to adjust brightness
Via keyboard buttons
After examining the shortcut keys, that is, from F1 to F12, you can find the button responsible for adjusting the brightness. Click or hold it to get the result.
This button may sometimes be missing or not working. In this case, use the methods described below.
Use shortcut keys to adjust brightness
Quick way
By clicking on the battery icon or the message icon, you will see the "Brightness" block. Use it to find the brightness level you want.
Click on the battery icon and change the brightness
Through system parameters
- Expand System Options.
Open system settings
- Go to the "System" block.
Click on the "System" block
- In the "Display" tab, find the item "Brightness level" and move the slider. Click on the "Apply" button.
Move the slider to change brightness
Video: how to adjust brightness and other screen settings
Through power settings
- In the system search bar, write "Power supply" and open the proposed page.
Open the Power Options tab
- Open the settings for the plan you are using.
Click on the "Power Scheme Settings" button
- Find the line "Brightness" in the list of parameters and move the slider to the appropriate value.
Adjust brightness in power options
What to do if brightness options are not available
Your screen may not support changing the brightness, but this problem only occurs on older devices. Most often, the reason lies in the lack of the required driver:
- Go to "Device Manager".
Open "Device Manager"
- Find the "Monitors" section and expand it. If you have a “Generic PnP Monitor” sub-item, right-click on it and use the “Enable” function. Done, restart your computer, go to the instructions above and try changing the brightness again.
Highlight a monitor and use the "Engage" function
- If there is a Generic Non-PnP Monitor sub-item or an icon indicating that there are no drivers, manually find and install them. To do this, find the website of the monitor manufacturer, download the drivers for your model from it, return to the "Device Manager", right-click on the monitor and select the "Update drivers" function.
Download and update monitor drivers
- Select "Search for drivers on this computer" and complete the procedure, and then return to the above instructions and change the brightness. You may need to restart your computer first.
Select manual search and specify the path to the drivers
Video: How to Update Drivers in Windows 10
Contrast settings
Changing the color ratio is easiest with automatic adjustment, which can be triggered by the following actions:
- While in the system parameters, select the "System" block. In the "Display" tab, go to the advanced options.
Click on the "More screen options" button
- Click on the "Color Calibration" button.
Open the "Screen Calibration" section
- Read several pages of the instructions, each time clicking the Next button.
- Go through the process of adjusting the screen gamma.
Calibrate gamma
- Go through the brightness adjustment process.
Adjust brightness
- Go through the contrast adjustment process.
Adjust contrast
- Go through the color balance process.
Customize the display of colors
- Save or discard your changes.
Save the screen adjustment results
Video: How to Calibrate Your Monitor in Windows 10
Change Resolution
The number and density of pixels involved in displaying a picture depends on the screen resolution. Each monitor model has its own recommended resolution value, it can be found in the instructions for the monitor or by enumerating all the resolutions suggested by the system:
Video: How to Change Screen Resolution in Windows 10
Change orientation, scale, add multiple monitors
Going to the screen settings (the first step of the previous sub-paragraph), you can change not only the resolution, but also the scale, so that all fonts and icons will become either larger or smaller.
Adjust the screen scale
The orientation immediately changes from landscape to portrait or portrait and vice versa. This feature is only useful if you have a monitor with a non-standard aspect ratio, for example, stretched in height, not wide.
Choose the right orientation
If several monitors are connected to the computer, then each of them will be configured separately. But first you need to recognize them by clicking on the "Detect" button. Once the search is complete, the options for each monitor will become available.
Click on the "Detect" button to recognize the new screen
Solving Monitor Problems
If you run into problems while setting up or using your monitor, you should try to fix them yourself.
Blinking screen
If the screen starts flickering only in a certain application or game, this means that the program is incompatible with your build and the problem is in it. If the monitor blinks constantly, then there may be two reasons: a problem with the cable or drivers.
First, check that the cable connecting the monitor and the computer unit is not pinched or pulled off. This is usually a VGA or HDMI cable. Unplug it from both connectors, plug it back in and check if the problem is gone. If possible, test the monitor with a different cable.
Check if the unit and monitor are well connected
Second, if you are convinced that the problem is not with the cable, update the drivers:
Games don't open in full screen
Some games may open in a window by default instead of full screen. If you want to fix this, there are two ways. The first is to use the Alt + Enter combination, which gives the command to stretch the active window to full screen, the second is to go into the settings of the game itself and set the value "Open in full screen mode". Usually, the second method works 100%, the game either immediately opens to full screen, or does it after restarting.
Turn on full screen mode in game settings
Screen Calibration
Windows 10 tablet or digital pen users may experience that the system does not quite correctly respond to finger or stylus taps. In this case, you need to resort to screen calibration:
Disabling sleep mode and turning off the monitor
By default, if there is no user action for 15 minutes, the computer turns off the monitor. After another 15 minutes of inactivity, the system goes to sleep. This is to save energy. However, the power saving function can be deactivated or adjusted:
So, a computer monitor can be customized by changing its extension, format, brightness, contrast and scale. If you have problems with the screen, it is worth updating the drivers, checking the cable, or performing a calibration. The computer's hibernation can also be configured or disabled.
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A good and correct display setting is far from the last task in order to comfortably and efficiently work not only with images, but also just at the computer. The factory settings of monitors are always overestimated in brightness and contrast, manufacturers do not make adjustments at all, and users themselves often simply do not know about it.
Note that we will talk about the simplest setting of screens, professional calibration is much more difficult.
You can configure both software (if your display is connected to a PC with an operating system that has tools for such a setting), and hardware. Adjusting using the menu buttons is not much different from adjusting the picture on a modern TV.
Hardware setting
Start by examining the buttons on your monitor. If nothing is clear, then you will have to read the instructions, or use the "unscientific poke method" (not recommended). After you figured out the control buttons of the device, you can go directly to the settings.
Important note: Provide proper lighting! If the sun or a 200 W bulb directly hits the monitor, no settings will help. In an amicable way, this is a separate big topic, but now there are several basic recommendations:
- A bright light source should not directly illuminate the monitor;
- The light should not hit the eyes;
- It is better to use a uniform diffused backlight, for example, in the form of an LED strip.
Adjusting and evaluating image quality
When working with a monitor with a low-quality matrix, mistakes often occur when choosing colors when processing images, photographs and on layouts for printing, when creating sites and resources.
The picture below will allow you to assess how well the monitor is configured. Each half of the picture has numbers 1 2 3 4 5
If you can see all the numbers on both bands, then the monitor is set up well. The middle level will show you the numbers 3. With a very bad setting, only 1 and 2 are visible.
Remember how many numbers you can see. With this, after tuning, you can evaluate the quality of the improvements made.
But, for starters, a small offtopic "with a beard":
“… I downloaded the program“ Cleaning the monitor from dust ”, laughed, installed it, launched it. The monitor was flooded with an even dirty gray color, the keyboard turned off, a mouse click did not help.
I took a napkin, wiped the dust off the monitor, saw a barely noticeable button "Thank you, you can exit the program." I went out and thought, looking at a clean monitor ... "
Therefore, first we put in order the surface itself, after which we go directly to the settings.
Brightness
The brightness should be adjusted so that in the picture the black colors of the suit and shirt do not merge into a single whole and the cross in the background becomes visible. The brightness parameter is just responsible for the difference in detail and dark colors.
Contrast
Responsible for light colors and their details.
In the image for adjusting the contrast, select a quality so that folds and buttons are clearly visible on a white shirt. Set the contrast to zero and gradually increase it. As soon as these details start to disappear, it's worth going back a little.
Gamma
The next important parameter is gamma. The exact ideal setting can not be performed on all monitors, but it's still worth getting closer to the ideal. A good gamma setting will be indicated by the missing spots of light and dark shades in the center of the test image.
Gray setting
Eliminates unnecessary shades that distort colors on the display. Either software or hardware, this is done by adjusting the 3 primary colors (red, green, blue). Ideally, a picture with gray stripes should not be interrupted by extraneous shades. Only shades of gray.
Ideal gray setting.
Software setting
Run the calibration tools programmatically (described for Windows).
In Windows 7, click the "Start" button and write the word "calibration" in the search bar. Run. You will be presented with a series of image adjustment tests. There are very few of them. Go through them.
In Windows 10, enter the cttune command in the search bar, ClearType will start, enable it and select the most convenient display for your eyes. Then we enter the dccw command. Calibration of screen colors, gamma, brightness and contrast starts. The tests describe everything, read and follow the tips.
Checking the result
Now go back to the beginning of the article and look at the first picture with numbers. At the very beginning, I asked them to remember them. If you have improved the settings, you will see at least one more number.
Set it up correctly and in the end you will be pleasantly surprised by what your monitor can do!
Have you set up your monitor? For the cause: profession "".
Very often, users are faced with a situation where monitor displays "save mode", "out of range" or "unsupported resolution" or «
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This means that the video card settings are set to a resolution that the monitor does not support.
On many forums and sites, you can find this advice:
"To change the screen resolution, you need to press F8 when loading Windows and set any minimum resolution, after which it will reboot in normal mode and enjoy life."
But, as practice shows, this does not always work.
I want to share 100% way to reset screen resolution on computer.
In order to reset the screen resolution, you really need to boot your computer in Safe Mode, but let's step by step.
- When booting Windows, press F8;
- We select the item "boot the computer in Safe Mode";
- Press the Windows key + Pause key combination (we get to the properties of my computer), go to the Hardware tab, press the Device Manager button;
- Expand the Video adapters list;
- We select your video adapter, call the context menu and select Disable (Windows may ask “Do I need to remove the drivers?” You can answer “no”, but sometimes it is necessary);
- We reboot the computer in normal mode;
- And now you don't need to do anything, we observe a miracle, Windows will re-detect the video adapter and reset the monitor screen resolution.
This method helped out many times.
There is another way to reset the screen resolution - return the old monitor back or reinstall Windows :) And why are you laughing, I have come across advice on reinstalling Windows on many forums! Just imagine, a 5-minute problem can be solved in a few hours.
How to boot Windows 10 in Safe Mode to reset graphics card settings
In the comments they asked a question (stated): " in windows 10 it is impossible to boot into safe mode without first enabling this option in the OS itself , and since it is impossible to enable this option without a working monitor, your advice for Win 10 users is not relevant. Any other thoughts that work for Win 10?
PS: there is no other monitor at hand, no built-in video adapter. "
This is not entirely true ... Yes, you can really enable the boot menu only from the "working" Windows 10. But the boot menu, where the "Boot in Safe Mode" (Safe Mode) will be, can be called up several times by restarting the computer with the Reset button on the system unit. Windows 10 will understand that for some reason it cannot boot and will offer various options for recovery. Once booted into Safe Mode, you will be able to follow all the steps above to reset the screen resolution in Windows 10.
FAQ
Q: how to reset screen resolution via bios
A:information about screen resolution settings is stored in the operating system configs, you cannot reset the screen resolution through BIOS
Create comfortable lighting conditions before proceeding with the setup. The light should not shine directly on the screen or shine in your eyes.
How to customize the screen using hardware buttons
If your monitor has buttons to select image parameters, then it has its own settings, independent of the OS. Use them for optimal quality.
For such a task, you need a visual reference, so special services will come in handy. For example, a Russian-language site with tests for adjusting the monitor. A visitor to the resource has access to special images along with descriptions of how they should look on a properly configured display.
Just adjust the screen so that the test images on it match the descriptions as best as possible.
Before doing this, do not forget to check that the monitor is set to the maximum resolution. In Windows, this can be done in the "Start" → "Settings" → "System" → "Display". In macOS - by opening the Apple menu "System Preferences" → "Monitors" → "Monitor".
The higher the resolution, the clearer the screen image.
How to customize the screen using built-in programs
If you have an external monitor without buttons or a laptop, then you can customize the image using the built-in tools. Such programs are available in Windows and macOS. They are simple and instruct the user in detail on how to select the optimal settings.
If you have already configured the display using the hardware buttons, you can also try calibrating it in the system program. Perhaps she will improve the result.
On Windows
Open the system search, type in the word "calibration" and run the found application. A series of tests will appear on the screen to adjust the display. Complete them by following the system prompts.
In Windows 10, you can also use the ClearType Text Customizer. It helps to make the text that appears on the screen easier to read. Search for ClearType to start the configuration wizard.
On macOS
Expand the Apple menu at the top of the screen and go to System Preferences → Displays. Then go to the Color tab and click Calibrate. Follow the prompts from the assistant to set up your monitor for the best possible way.
