IBM T54A, 9511-A, T540 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Suggested Action Reference Cause

T54A-E.book Page 20 Saturday, February 19, 2000 12:05 PM

Troubleshooting

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

Problem	Possible	Suggested Action	Reference
	Cause
		Š￿Ensure that the
		electrical outlet and the
		monitor are both switched
		on.
		Š￿Check that the power
		cord is firmly plugged into	Connecting
Screen is blank		the electrical outlet and the
	No power to		your Monitor
and power		power supply unit.
	monitor		section on
indicator is off		Š￿If the power cord plug
			page 5
		has a removable fuse,
		replace it.
		Š￿Try another power
		cord.
		Š￿Try another electrical
		outlet.
Screen is blank	Brightness		User
and power	and Contrast	Š￿Adjust brightness and	controls
indicator is	may be too	contrast.	section on
steady green	low		page 13
		Š￿Press any key on the
Screen is blank	The monitor is	keyboard or move the	Power
		mouse to restore
and power	in the Power		Management
		operation.
indicator is	Management		section on
		Š￿Check the Power
steady amber	Standby state		page 19
		Management software on
		your computer

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