Copyright: Copyright © June 1998 Creative Technology Ltd.
Citation: Copyright © June 1998 Creative Technology Ltd.  Creative BlasterControl


To adjust display settings

1	In BlasterControl Monitor, select a test pattern from the list in the Test Pattern box.

2	Change the refresh rate.
In Windows 98 or Windows 95 OSR2 or later:
You will not be able to change the refresh rate using BlasterControl.  Instead, do the following:

i	Click the Settings tab of the Display Properties dialog box.

ii	Click the Advanced button.

iii	Click the Adapter tab and select the refresh rate in the Refresh Rate box.

In Windows 95:
If the Refresh Rate option is available, click here [image] for further instructions.
In Windows NT 4.0:
If the Refresh Rate box is available, click here [image] for further instructions.

4	Adjust the display position.
Click here [image] for further instructions.

6	Adjust the display size.
Click here [image] for further instructions.

7	Click the Apply button or the OK button.

Notes

Test patterns are provided to help you adjust the size and position of your display.
The test pattern shows you immediately the effects of the changes you make.

To set your monitor display settings back to the monitor's factory default settings, click the Factory Default button.
Your monitor's refresh rate, screen display position and size will revert to the default settings.


To restore your monitor's factory default settings

In the BlasterControl Monitor module, click the Factory Default button.
In Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0:
Your monitor's refresh rate, screen position and size will revert to the default settings.
In Windows 98 or Windows 95 OSR2 or later:
Only your monitor's screen display position and size will revert to the default settings.


To select a refresh rate in Windows 95

1	In the Refresh Rate box, select the refresh rate from the list of refresh rates that your display adapter supports.

2	Click the OK button or the Apply button.
A confirmation dialog box appears, prompting you to confirm the refresh rate selection.
At this point, you can do three things:

If the screen is not correct, click the No button.

If the refresh rate setting is acceptable, click the Yes button.

If the Yes button is not clicked within 5 seconds, the refresh rate will automatically revert to the last saved setting.
This feature is useful when the screen is badly distorted and you are unable to click the No button.

Warning

Applying the wrong refresh rate may seriously damage your monitor.  Please refer to your monitor's user manual before adjusting the refresh rate.

Notes

Do not change the default refresh rate unnecessarily as other settings may not be supported by the brand and model of your display.

If you happen to confirm the selection of a frequency that causes distortions to your screen, you need to clean up this errant setting by using BlasterControl Rescue.

BlasterControl obtains the name and model of your monitor through the information you have entered in the Settings tabbed page of the Display Properties dialog box.  To change the name and model of your monitor, go to the Settings tabbed page and click the Change Display Type button.


To select a refresh rate in Windows NT 4.0

1	Click the Settings tab.

2	On the Settings tabbed page, select a refresh rate from the Refresh Frequency group box.

3	Click the OK button or the Apply button.

Warning

Applying the wrong refresh rate may seriously damage your monitor.  Please refer to your monitor's user manual before adjusting the refresh rate.

Notes

Do not change the default refresh rate unnecessarily as other settings may not be supported by the brand and model of your display.

For more details, refer to your Windows NT 4.0 documentation.


To adjust the position of the screen display

In the Alignment group box, click the Up, Down, Left, and Right positional buttons.


To change the display size

To increase height and width of the displayed area, click the plus (+) buttons.

To decrease the height and width of the displayed area, click the minus (-) buttons.

Note

The position and the maximum size of display depend on the model of your monitor.


Displays the monitor brand and model.


Allows you to select a test pattern.  Use the test patterns to assist you while you make monitor alignment adjustments.


Lists the vertical refresh rates supported by your video adapter.  To change to a new refresh rate, select a refresh rate from the list and click the OK button or the Apply button.


Displays the selected refresh rate.  To change the refresh rate, go to the Settings tabbed page.


Click here to shift the display up vertically.


Click here to shift the display horizontally to the right.


Click here to shift the display down vertically.


Click here to shift the display horizontally to the left.


Click here to increase the height of the display.


Click here to decrease the width of the display.


Click here to increase the width of the display.


Click here to decrease the height of the display.


Click here or press Alt-D to select factory default display settings.
This function is useful for rectifying any display position and alignment mistakes made.