[Blackpool] Resolution issue Mint 17

[Les Pounder]

Top tip Dave, thanks!


On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 4:05 PM, David Priestley <stig at spodbox.org> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> You can get just the graphics card info using
>
> lshw -class display
>
> -class sets it to only show a specific class of hardware
>
> Saves trying to trawl through the whole of the output.
>
> DP
>
>
> On 10/07/2014 14:57, Les Pounder wrote:
> > Hi Tony, Elizabeth
> >
> > My top tips are
> >
> > Do what Tony said first.
> >
> > If that doesn't work
> >
> > Find out what the graphics card is, best way is to open a terminal and
> run
> > "sudo lshw"
> >
> > Google the graphics card details and Linux Mint, see if others have had
> the
> > issue.
> >
> > I won't be at the makerspace for the next 3 weeks, but I am sure that
> Tony,
> > Mike, Olly and others can help.
> > Best
> > Les
> >
> >
> > On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 2:45 PM, Tony Hughes <
> > tonyhughes1212 at blueyonder.co.uk> wrote:
> >
> >> Hi Elizabeth
> >>
> >> in Menu invigorates you should see an icon that looks like a computer
> >> screen or go into control centre its in there as well. (see screen shot)
> >>
> >> open this and you will see a control panel which gives you the option to
> >> change the screen resolution and detect the monitor. (see second Screen
> >> shot)
> >>
> >> if this does not resolve the issue I think it will need a config file
> >> amending or even creating and Les is more the person to speak to. So
> bring
> >> it on Saturday and we will have a look.
> >>
> >> Tony
> >>
> >>
> >> On 10/07/14 13:26, Elizabeth C wrote:
> >>
> >>> Hi all
> >>>
> >>> I have just installed Mint 17 on an E-System 4213 but the resolution is
> >>> wrong & appears to be unchangeable.
> >>>
> >>> Resolution is currently 640 x 480
> >>>
> >>> I think this laptop resolution should be 1280x800
> >>>
> >>> Can anyone help me sort this please?
> >>>
> >>> Thanks
> >>>
> >>> Elizabeth
> >>>
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