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Chapter 6
Using the VGA Utilities
The Reference diskette included with your system contains
special VGA (video graphics array) drivers and utilities for
your computer’s built-in VGA adapter. This chapter describes
how to install and use these drivers and utilities.
Note
You need to install these drivers only if you plan to use an
external VGA or SVGA monitor. Your LCD screen, which
provides a VGA resolution of 640 x 480 with 64 shades of
gray, does not require a driver.
Because software programs can run on different types of
display adapters with different types of monitors, the VGA
drivers identify your display adapter and monitor for the
software. These drivers are files your software uses to
communicate with your display adapter and monitor.
A utility is a program that supports the processes of a
computer. The utilities on your VGA diskette allow you to
change the system’s default graphic configuration and enhance
your system operation by setting various video modes.
The ActionNote’s built-in VGA adapter is 100% compatible
with IBM
®
VGA. This adapter allows you to use the computer
with Epson VGA monitors, other brands of VGA monitors, and
VGA-compatible, multifrequency monitors that use analog
input. The drivers and utilities described in this chapter work
with any of these monitors.
Using the VGA Utilities
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