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Fuzzy screen on new MacBook Pro
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Nov 12, 2008, 11:41 AM
 
Anyone else see this on their new MacBook Pro? Text seems fuzzy/out of focus in different areas on the screen. Not application specific... it shows in Mail and Safari.
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Nov 12, 2008, 11:44 AM
 
Is your MBP running in its native resolution?
     
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Nov 12, 2008, 11:56 AM
 
As far as I know... I didn't change it to my knowledge.
Thanks for your fast reply.
     
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Nov 12, 2008, 11:58 AM
 
1440x900
     
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Nov 12, 2008, 12:14 PM
 
In System Preferences, check that the resolution of the display is set to 1440x900. - You did it while I was writing this reply.
Next, go to Universal Access in System Preferences and check that Zoom is set to 'off'.
     
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Nov 12, 2008, 12:40 PM
 
I think that did it. The zoom was on, now it's off, and everything is clear. You saved me a trip to the Apple store. Thank you!
     
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Nov 12, 2008, 12:55 PM
 
FWIW, it's easy to zoom accidentally by holding down the Ctrl key while scrolling.
     
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Nov 12, 2008, 01:28 PM
 
Originally Posted by Spheric Harlot View Post
FWIW, it's easy to zoom accidentally by holding down the Ctrl key while scrolling.
For what ever reason, I accidentally zoom in safari when I use the MBP trackpad. I think how I use the trackpad confuses the system into thinking I'm trying to zoom.
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