Compaq 5017 manual Troubleshooting, Solving Common Problems

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Troubleshooting

Solving Common Problems

The following table lists possible problems, the possible cause of each problem, and the recommended solutions.

Problem	Possible Cause	Solution
Screen is blank.	Power cord is	Connect the power
	disconnected.	cord.
	Power switch is off.	Turn on power.
	Video cable is	Connect video cable
	improperly	properly.
	connected.
	Screen blanking	Depress any key on
	utility is active.	the keyboard or move
		the mouse.
Image appears	Brightness and	Press the SELECT
blurred, indistinct,	contrast are too low.	button to access the
or too dark.		On-Screen Display.
		Select the Brightness
		and/or Contrast icons
		to adjust as needed.
Image is too large	Image may need	Press the SELECT
or too small.	adjustment.	button to access the
		On-Screen Display.
		Select Auto
		Adjustment.

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