Sizing the Preference window on netbook

I am working with a student with a new netbook computer.   When we go to change preferences, the
preference window goes below the screen and we cannot select OK.  That window appears to have no controls that will help us resize it.
Any ideas on how to proceed?

Change the screen resolution of the netbook.

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