To enter or leave full screen mode

  • On the View menu, click Full Screen.

Tip

  • Drag the Spectaculator window to any monitor before entering full screen mode to display the emulator on that monitor.

  • If you exit Spectaculator when in full screen mode, it will automatically go straight into full screen mode the next time you start it.

  • Custom resolutions can be selected from the Advanced tab in the options property sheet.

Note

  • On modern versions of Windows, use the default (Desktop Settings) for full screen mode. This gives the best performance and user experience.

  • The menu, toolbar and status bar are invisible in full screen mode. You can still, however, use the shortcut keys to access them.

  • If help is invoked in full screen mode, Spectaculator will automatically switch back to windowed mode so that help can be displayed. (Desktop Settings) mode does not have this restriction.

Notes regarding modern LCD/LED monitors

  • Many newer LCD/LED monitors have overdrive technology to improve the response rate of the panel. This technology generally only works correctly at the optimum refresh rate of the panel. At higher refresh rates, animation may appear jerky and blurry.

  • By default, Spectaculator will use the optimum refresh rate of the monitor for the best possible display. On Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) monitors with a compatible graphics card, this gives an ideal 50Hz (or 100Hz) display.

  • For older CRT monitors, a better, more realistic picture can be had by running the display at 75Hz or 100Hz. By turning off the Use default refresh rate (LCD panels) option in the Advanced property sheet, Spectaculator will try to open a display with a 50Hz refresh rate. If that is not available, it will try 100Hz followed by 75Hz. If none are successfull, it fallback to the default refresh rate. Do not turn off Use default refresh rate (LCD panels) if you are using an LCD/LED monitor.