Hillsboro Historical Society

Computer Settings

To best view this site, a screen area set at 800 x 600 pixels is recommended.

1. Double-click on the “My Computer” icon on your computer's desktop. Then, double-click on the Control Panel icon.
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   Click on the “Start” button at the lower left corner of your screen. From the “Start” menu, select “Settings” and, then, “Control Panel.”

2. When the Control Panel window opens, double-click on the “Display” icon.

3. Select the “Settings” tab at the top of the window.

4. Under “Screen Area,” adjust the arrow toward “More” or “Less” until it reads 800 x 600 pixels.

5. Click the “Apply” button. The screen should go black and, when the picture returns, the resolution should be set to the new specifications. (Your monitor's resolution will remain at this new setting unless you change it again.)

To best view this site, medium text size is recommended.

1. In your web browser, open the “View” drop down menu.

2. Select the “Text Size” option.

3. Choose the “Medium” setting.