Solving computer problems
Computer screen problems
Problem: The screen is blank.
Solution: Press Fn+Home to make the screen brighter. If the problem persists, do the ″Solution″ in the problem below.
Problem: The screen is unreadable or distorted.
Solution: Make sure that:
vThe display device driver is installed correctly.
vThe display resolution and color depth are correctly set.
vThe monitor type is correct.
To check these settings, do as follows:
For Windows XP:
1.Click Start → Control Panel.
2.Click Appearance and Themes in the Pick a category section.
3.Click Display in the Pick a Control Panel icon section.
4.Click the Settings tab.
5.Check whether the color depth and resolution are correctly set.
6.Click Advanced.
7.Click the Adapter tab.
8.Make sure ″Trident Video Accelerator
9.Click the Monitor tab.
10.Make sure the information is correct.
For Windows 2000, Windows 98, or Windows Me:
1.Open the Display Properties window, by
2.Click the Settings tab.
3.Check whether the color depth and resolution are correctly set.
4.Click Advanced....
5.Click the Adapter tab.
6.Make sure ″Trident Video Accelerator
7.Click the Monitor tab.
8.Make sure the information is correct.
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