Lenovo 27 Series manual Solving Problems, Troubleshooting Display Problems

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Solving Problems

Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer:

If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures to ensure that the part is correctly installed.

If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected.

If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message.

This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s).

If an error message occurs in a program, see the Help document of this program.

Troubleshooting Display Problems

Problem: Blank screen or no image is displayed on the monitor.

Troubleshooting and problem resolution:

1.Make sure the power cord is plugged into your computer and a functioning power outlet.

2.Unplug the power cord and plug the power cord back in securely and restart the computer.

3.If the LCD screen has a LCD On/Off button, check that the LCD screen has been turned on.

If still cannot solve the problem, contact Lenovo Customer Service.

Problem: You need to change the display property settings.

Setting display background and icon properties:

1.Right-click the desktop anywhere except over an icon, then select Personalize from the pop-up menu.

2.From here, select the appropriate options to:

Change the desktop background

Select a screen saver

Select Windows color options for borders and taskbar

Select a themes

3.Right-click the desktop anywhere except over an icon, then select Screen resolution from the pop-up menu to change the appearance.

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Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon 27 Series Important Safety Information Page Contents Using the Rescue System Using the Computer Hardware Front view of the computer Left and right view of the computer Rear view of the computer Computer stand Connecting your computerImportant information about using the computer Hold the computer tightly when you carry it Connecting to the Internet Using the E-Dice Charging the E-Dice Dice Components and ConnectorsPlaying with the E-Dice Use and Maintenance Using Windows Charms Bar Switching between the main Windows 8 interfacesShutting down the computer Closing an app Switching between appsOpening other system programs Windows Help and SupportUser Guide  Touch Screen Calibration Touch screen instructionsUser Gesture Instructions for the Touch screen Touch Screen CalibrationBasic Hand Gestures User Guide User Guide Related Touch Screen Settings Precautions when using the Touch Screen User Guide Using the Rescue System OneKey Recovery Method 1 Automatic Installation Driver and Application Installation User Guide Using the Software Registration Lenovo SupportTroubleshooting Confirming Setup Troubleshooting Display Problems Solving ProblemsTroubleshooting Audio Problems Troubleshooting Touch screenTroubleshooting Software Problems Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows Troubleshooting Problems Hard DisksBios setup utility Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks User Guide Declaration AppendixTrademarks 10109/6266 Energy Star StatementEnabling ErP compliance mode