Display Settings

We're careful to make accurate pictures of our products.
We can't promise complete accuracy because so much is beyond our control, but
to see us at our best, make sure your settings are correct.

For those who are confident (or non-Windows users), then briefly:
you need to set the display to a minimum of high colour, 800x600 resolution, with the warmest colour temperature set for your monitor.

For those that aren't (most of us!) here's that again in a little more detail.
You may want to print or note down these instructions for reference.

1

Save data and close down any programs or documents you have open.

If you're reading these instructions from the screen, then you'll need to leave your browser open.
2
Place your mouse pointer over the desktop background (not over any icons).
3
RIGHT CLICK your mouse.
4
From the menu which appears, select Properties to see the Display Properties panel.
5
From here, click the Settings tab at the top.
6

Look at the box labelled Colors.

If it says "True Color" then leave it there - you're all set & go to step 9.
If it says "High Color (16 bit)" - that's also fine - leave it & go to step 9.
If it says anything else, set it to "High Color (16 bit)" - see step 7.
7

Click the drop-down arrow to see a list of alternatives, and select
"High Colour (16 bit)".

This setting will remove that speckling effect you may have been seeing on your browser images, and colours will be richer and far more accurate.
8

You'll be asked if you want to restart your computer now.

Say "No" by selecting the second alternative.
If anything goes wrong, just restart your computer and it will sort itself out.
9

From this same panel, look at the Screen Area slider.

If it is set to less than 800 x 600 then move it to that setting now.

If it is set to that setting or higher, leave it where it is.
10

If you did step 9, Windows will tell you it is about to re-size your desktop, and to wait.

Click OK.
 
11

If your monitor has a colour temperature adjustment, set it to the warmest setting.
This will be the lowest number of Kelvin (K).

You're now set to view us at our best!

You are always welcome to contact us during office hours,
on any matter that concerns you.

There are a range of other contact options available to you here.