C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I G H T

If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power.

If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor is turned on.

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 that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

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 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.

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.

If only part of the display is readable

C O N N E C T A N E X T E R N A L M O N I T O R

1Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer.

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

Troubleshooting

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