IBM L190 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Possible Suggested action Reference Cause

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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 Support Center, try the suggested actions that are appropriate to your problem.

Problem

Possible

 

Suggested action

Reference

cause

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Screen is

No power to

Ensure that the electrical outlet

"Connecting

blank and

monitor.

 

and the monitor are both

your monitor"

power

 

 

switched on.

section on

indicator is off.

 

Check that the power cord

page 9.

 

 

 

is firmly plugged into the

 

 

 

 

electrical outlet and the power

 

 

 

 

supply unit.

 

 

 

If the power cord plug has

 

 

 

 

a removable fuse, replace it.

 

 

 

Try another power cord.

 

 

 

Try another electrical outlet.

 

 

 

Check the power connection at

 

 

 

 

the back of the panel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Screen is blank

Brightness

Adjust brightness and contrast.

"User

and power

and Contrast

 

 

controls"

indicator is

may be too

 

 

section on

steady green.

low.

 

 

page 18.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Screen is blank

The monitor is

Press any key on the keyboard

"Power

and power

in the Power

 

or move the mouse to restore

management"

indicator is

Management

 

operation.

section on

steady amber.

Standby state.

Check the Power Management

page 23.

 

 

 

software on your computer.

 

 

 

Press the " " button to switch

 

 

 

 

between analog and digital

 

 

 

 

mode. If the panel is the wrong

 

 

 

 

mode for the signal being

 

 

 

 

provided, the monitor appears

 

 

 

 

to go into sleep mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents L190 First Edition December Contents Page English Page Handling instructions Setting up the monitorProduct description Kensington security slot Height Adjusting the monitor positionWorkplace preparation OrientationCaring for your monitor Connecting your monitor Figure aTurning on your monitor Device driver installation Installing the device driver in Windows 95 or WindowsInstalling the device driver in Windows 2000 or Windows Me Installing the device driver in Windows XP Automatic Image setup Image setupImage setup for DOS If the monitor is in standby mode, it may automaticallyOperating system installation steps Step System Manual Image setup User controls Adjusting your LCD monitorIcon Direct access functions Icon Monitor controlsOn-screen display OSD controls Initial appearance of OSDClock OSD Icon Description Sub menus Controls and adjustments Further information Display modesMove the mouse TAR Power managementProduct disposal Troubleshooting Problem Possible Suggested action Reference CauseImage appears Help and service information Specifications Without Stand With StandService information Model Type 9329-Ax9This section contains information on notices and trademarks Trademarks