After connecting my computer to an HDTV, the picture on my TV is stretched. How can I fix it?

For more information, see Getting the best display on your monitor.

1. Click to open Screen Resolution.
2. Click the Resolution drop-down menu, and move the slider to choose a different resolution.
   Keep an eye on the picture above the menu as you move the slider. Most HDTV sets use the 16:9 widescreen format, so you'll want to choose a screen resolution where the shape of the picture matches the wide format of your HDTV.
3. When you find a screen resolution that looks right, click Apply.
4. If the new screen resolution looks correct, click Keep changes, and then click OK.

Note

• If your computer's video card has been designed to work well with HDTV, it might come with its own software for setting screen resolution to match the 16:9 format.