How do I add a resolution on Lubuntu 13.04?

Question

Current resolution is 1920x1080. I would like to adjust to 1600x900 resolution, but it is not an option in the Display Settings.

How can I set my resolution to 1600x900?

Answer 1

Use LXDE to change resolution of lubuntu,

Steps to be followed :

1)open up the terminal

2)Open up your default text editor hear considering leafpad from terminal

sudo leafpad /etc/xdg/lxsession/LXDE/autostart

3)Sample command would be like this

xrandr --auto --output DVI-1 --primary --mode 1680x1050 --left-of DVI-0

The commands explanation is as follows :

–auto : enables connected devices in their preferred mode

–output DVI-1 : selects the output device to modify

–primary : specifies the selected device as primary

–mode : sets a specific mode for the output device

–left-of DVI-0 : sets position of the devide to “left of” another device (DVI-0)

write a autostart file like this :

Now add your commands to the bottom of the file adding a @ before the actual command

@xscreensaver -no-splash
@lxpanel --profile LXDE
@pcmanfm --desktop --profile LXDE
@/usr/lib/policykit-1-gnome/polkit-gnome-authentication-agent-1
@xrandr --auto --output DVI-1 --primary --mode 1600x900 --left-of DVI-0

Reboot your computer to make changes effect.

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