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3. P
ress the joystick to confirm the configuration.
To unlock, move and hold the joystick forward/backward/l
eft/right for about 4
seconds until a menu appears on the screen, and then select
to unlock and
close the pop-up menu.
Setting the maximum resolution
NOTE: The steps may vary slightly depending on the version of Windows
you have.
To set the maximum resolution for the monitor:
In Windows 8.1:
1. For
Windows 8.1, select the Desktop tile to switch to classic desktop.
2. Right-clic
k on the desktop and click Screen resolution.
3. If y
ou have more than one monitor connected, ensure that you select
AW3423DWF.
4. Cl
ick the Screen Resolution dropdown list and select 3440 x 1440.
5. Cl
ick OK.
In Windows 10 and Windows 11:
1. Right-clic
k on the desktop and click Display settings.
2. If you have more than one
monitor connected, ensure to select
AW3423DWF.
3. Cl
ick the Display Resolution dropdown list and select 3440 x 1440.
4. Cl
ick Keep changes.
If you do not see 3440 x 1440 as an option, you must
update your graphics
driver to the latest version. Depending on your computer, complete one of the
following procedures:
If you have a Dell desktop or a laptop:
•Go to www.dell.com/support, enter your service tag, and download the
latest driver for your graphics card.
If you are using a non-Dell computer
(laptop or desktop):
• Go to the support site for your non-Dell
computer and download the latest
graphic card drivers.
• Go to the graphics card’s website and downl
oad the latest graphic card
drivers.