Macbook Pro 15 inch resolution on external 16:9 display issues

I just bought a Macbook Pro 15inch non-Retina display. I'm trying to connect it to an older Dell monitor I had that is 1600 by 900 resolution. I am trying to mirror the display but don't get a 1600 by 900 resolition when I look at my Macbook Pro display settings. I have a VGA connected to my monitor and macbook using the vga to mini display port. How do I get 1600 by 900 resolution? Do I need a bigger monitor?

Hello, shezavixen2. 
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
Here is an article that I would recommend taking a look at when experiencing this issue.
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1573
Cheers,
Jason H.

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