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Old 10-06-2002, 07:29 AM   #1
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cntrl + - doesn't work to change resolution ..


Hi. How come cntrl + or - doesn't change my vid resolution? In my XF86Config file in the monitor section i have "1024x768" "1152x864" but can't switch between them using cntrl + -.

any help appreciated

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Old 10-06-2002, 07:44 AM   #2
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are they defined for the color depth you are using?
 
Old 10-06-2002, 08:18 AM   #3
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CTRL ALT +
CTRL ALT -
 
Old 10-06-2002, 10:19 AM   #4
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yes they are defined for the color depth I use and I can't use ctrl + or ctrl -. They don't work.
 
Old 10-06-2002, 10:54 AM   #5
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On my box you have to use Ctrl and Alt, and use the + and - on the numpad.

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