Specifies whether an icon appears on the taskbar next to the clock.

You can click this icon to change your screen resolution.


Displays the size of the screen fonts you have chosen, in pixels per inch.

To change the font size, select a different font size from the list.


Click this to change the refresh rate for your monitor.

The available choices will change depending on what kind of display adapter you have. This setting is initially set to the default rate for your adapter.


Specifies whether you want Windows to reset the display after you put your computer in Suspend mode and then resume activity.

Most display adapters cause the screen to flash while the monitor is being reset. You might be able to avoid the flashing by leaving this box unchecked. However, some adapters require the box to be checked in order to work properly.


Specifies whether Windows should automatically detect whether your monitor is Plug and Play compatible and use the appropriate software for it.

Some display adapters cause the screen to flash while the monitor is being detected. If this happens, you might want to clear this check box.


Displays information about your display adapter.


Specifies that you want your computer to restart automatically when you change system color settings.


Specifies that you want your computer to apply changes to system color settings without restarting.

Some programs might not display colors correctly without being restarted after you make changes. To avoid this problem, close the program, change the color settings, and then open the program again.


Specifies whether Windows should display a prompt to restart every time you change system color settings.


Increases or decreases the size of your screen area, relative to the desktop area.

For example, if your screen area is smaller than your desktop area, you will only see part of the desktop at a time, but you can "pan" around the desktop by using the mouse.

This is useful for laptop displays.