Lenovo L201p manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible cause Suggested action Reference

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem setting up or using your monitor, you might be able to solve it yourself. Before calling your dealer or Lenovo, try the suggested actions that are appropriate to your problem.

Table 3-2.Troubleshooting

Problem	Possible cause		Suggested action		Reference
The words "Out of	The system is set to a		If you are replacing an old		“Selecting a supported
Range" are shown	display mode which is		monitor, reconnect it and		display mode” on page
on the screen, and	not supported by the		adjust the display mode to		2-6
the power	monitor.		within the specified range
indicator is			for your new monitor.
flashing green.			If using a Windows system,
			restart the system in safe
			mode, then select a
			supported display mode for
			your computer.
			If these options do not work,
			contact the Support Center.
The image quality	The video signal cable		Be sure the signal cable is		“Connecting and
is unnacceptable.	is not connected with		firmly plugged into the		turning on your
	the monitor or system		system and monitor.		monitor” on page 1-4
	completely.
	The color settings may		Select another color setting		“Adjusting your
	be incorrect.		from the OSD menu.		monitor image” on
					page 2-3
	The automatic image		Perform automatic image		“Adjusting your
	setup function was not		setup.		monitor image” on
	performed.				page 2-3
The power	•	The monitor’s	•	Be sure the power cord	“Connecting and
indictator is not lit		power switch is not		is connected properly.	turning on your
and there is no		switched on.	•	Be sure the outlet has	monitor” on page 1-4
image.
	•	The power cord is		power.
		loose or	•	Power on the monitor.
		disconnected.
			•	Try using another
	•	There is no power
				power cord.
		at the outlet.
			•	Try using another
				electrical outlet.
Screen is blank	The monitor is in		•	Press any key on the	“Understanding power
and power	Standby/Suspend mode			keyboard or move the	management” on page
indicator is steady				mouse to restore	2-7
amber or flashing				operation.
green			•	Check the Power
				Options settings on
				your computer.

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