30in apple display with NEW 2011 macbook pro

I have a new macbook pro 2011 15in but when i plug the mini display port to dvi in top the dvi connetion from the display it will show a clear image but is very zoomed in an you can see the pixles very clearly which is verry hard to work with when i work beaucse I do websites, and work with photos and i need a very clear picture
Please Help
Diane Fokas

Open the Displays pane of System Preferences and select a higher resolution. If it won't let you pick one beyond 1280 by 800, you need to use a dual-link DVI adaptor.
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