Exercise 1: Ensure That the Computer Is in High DPI Mode

In this exercise, you ensure that the computer running Windows 7 is in high DPI mode at the 144 DPI setting.

Task 1 - Check that the computer display is set to the 144 DPI

1. On the Start menu, click Control Panel.

2. In the Search text box at the upper-right corner of Control Panel, type display, and a list of results appears, as shown in the following screenshot:

   Figure 1

   Screenshot of Control Panel with Display Section

3. Click the Display heading. The dialog box shown in Figure 2 appears, with the Larger – 150% radio button selected (if not, select it). Please note that if you change the DPI setting, you will need to log off and then back on again for the change to take effect. Since the Normal – 100% setting is equal to 96 DPI, 150% is equal to 144 DPI.

   Figure 2

   Screenshot of the DPI setting of the computer