There is not a readily available utility that will shrink the screen size although there are two workarounds that should help.
First, try connecting an external monitor that supports 640 x 480 and then turn on video mirroring or Simulscan.
Note: The PowerBook 3400 display will only allow Simulscan at 800 x 600. This means that attaching an external display will not give you 640 x 480 on a PowerBook 3400.
Secondly, try using a utility such as Small Screen that will draw a border that indicates the size of the 640 x 480 display.
PowerBook models that are affected by this include:
- PowerBook 5300ce
- PowerBook 1400 series
- PowerBook 3400 series
This article was published in the 2 June 1997 "Information Alley".