Connecting Mac to Plasma TV via VGA Cable

I just got a VGA cable to connect my MacBook Pro (2009) to my Plasma TV. When I did, my screen on my MacBook looked like it went into a ZOOM mode where everything was bigger than normal and did not fit on the screen. Is this normal or is there a way to fix that? I did adjust my TV to landscape mode to view my open application.
Suggestions?

Open System Preferences/Displays and see what both screens now offer for resolution options, set them both to the best sizes for your intended use. You may have to click the Options Tab then 'Overscan' on the TV panel.

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