If the power light is blinking, press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse to resume normal operation.

TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T Ensure the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I G H T S See "Power Lights" on page 123.

C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S See the monitor documentation for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test.

M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I T O R If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is positioned at least 60 centimeters (2 feet) away from the monitor.

M O V E T H E M O N I T O R A W A Y F R O M E X T E R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to appear shaky. Turn off nearby devices to check for interference.

R O T A T E T H E M O N I T O R T O E L I M I N A T E S U N L I G H T G L A R E A N D P O S S I B L E I N T E R F E R E N C E

A D J U S T T H E W I N D O W S D I S P L A Y S E T T I N G S

Windows XP:

1 Click StartControl PanelAppearance and Themes.

2 Click the area you want to change or click the Display icon.

3 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution.

Windows Vista:

1 Click Start Control PanelHardware and SoundPersonalizationDisplay Settings.

2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed.

3D image quality is poor

C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S See the monitor documentation for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test.

Only part of the display is readable

C O N N E C T A N O T H E R M O N I T O R

1Shut down your computer and connect another monitor to the computer.

2Turn on the computer, the monitor, and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls.

Troubleshooting

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