Monitor Problems

There is no display on the screen.

Check that the monitor’s power switch is on and that its power light is lit.

Also, the computer may be in low-power standby mode. When you press a mouse button or a key on the keyboard, see if the monitor displays an image.

The power light is on, but you still do not see anything on

the screen.

Press a mouse button or a key on the keyboard to see if the computer is in low-power standby mode. Also, check the brightness and contrast controls.

If you still do not see anything on the screen, make sure the monitor is securely connected to the computer.

If you installed a display adapter card, make sure your monitor and display adapter match. Also check to see if the card’s switches or jumpers and the jumpers on the system board are set properly. See Chapter 3 for system board jumper information.

If you are running an application program, see if you need to set up the program for the type of monitor and display adapter you have. Also make sure you are using the appropriate monitor and display adapter for your software.

The power switch is on but the power light is not on.

If the monitor is Energy Star compliant, it may be in low-power standby mode. Press a mouse button or a key on the keyboard to activate the monitor.

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