Gateway 1540 Troubleshooting, No power

Troubleshooting

If you have problems with the monitor, the information in this troubleshooting section may help you solve them.

Important Make sure that the monitor has warmed up for approximately 30 minutes before making any judgments about the picture quality.

No power

Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of the monitor and the wall outlet. For more information about connecting the power cord, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2.

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Contents

Page Page Contents Page Page Connecting the monitor To connect the monitor: Page Page Starting the monitor To start the monitor: Adjusting monitor settings External controls OSD options To adjust the OSD settings: OSD menus Page Software controls Adjusting the color depth To change the color depth: Page Adjusting the screen resolution To change the screen resolution: Page Video modes Power management ENERGY STAR Energy declaration Maintenance Troubleshooting No power No picture Display colors are wrong Picture has shadows or “ghosts” Color is not uniform Image is not sized or centered correctly The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright Specifications Important safety information Setting up your system Care during use Replacement parts and accessories Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Canada EPA ENERGY STAR California Proposition 65 Warning Notices