Mac Mini using Fujitsu Siemens monitor

I am using a Fujitsu Siemens monitor with my new Mac Mini.
What is displayed on it is too large for the screen and I have to keep moving the bar from left to right and using the up and down arrows.
Also I can't see the Apple icon so that I can get the Apple menu .
Any help please?

Under Display settings u can change the zoom....so u can get in the screen. I'd the same problmen with my TV.

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10. ADK Tube Condenser Commemorative Edition microphone power box (supplies both power and phantom power)
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