Gateway 1540 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

Troubleshooting

Picture has shadows or “ghosts”

■Press the RESET/AUTO button to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings. For more information, see “External controls” on page 6.

■Remove any extension cables or switchblades.

■Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the monitor and your computer. For more information about connecting the video cable, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2.

■Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.

■Check the video port and the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in.

Color is not uniform

■Make sure that the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about color uniformity or brightness.

■Press the RESET/AUTO button to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings. For more information, see “External controls” on page 6.

Image is not sized or centered correctly

■Press the RESET/AUTO button to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings. For more information, see “External controls” on page 6.

■Use the position controls to adjust the image. For instructions on how to adjust the display image position, see “Adjusting monitor settings” on page 6.

The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright

This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active-matrix LCD screens. Gateway’s inspection standards keep these to a minimum. If you feel these pixels are unacceptably numerous or dense on your display, contact Gateway Technical Support to identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of pixels affected.