The color monitor displays everything in black and white.
Probable cause | Solution |
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The system was turned on | Make sure the monitor is turned on, then |
before the monitor | restart the system. |
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The display type is set | In the Control Panel window (Start Settings |
incorrectly | Control Panel), |
| display to the appropriate monitor type, then |
| restart the system. |
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The displayed characters are garbled.
Probable cause | Solution |
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The video cable is damaged | Make sure the cable and connectors are in |
| good condition (no bent pins or broken wires). |
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The display setup is incorrect | In the Control Panel window (Start Settings |
| Control Panel), |
| check the settings. The correct video type |
| should be selected, along with a supported |
| resolution. Check your monitor and video |
| controller documentation for details. |
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The video is distorted.
Probable cause | Solution |
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The monitor controls are not | Adjust the monitor controls until the text |
properly adjusted | becomes clear. (See your monitor |
| documentation for more information.) |
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The connector or cable is | Make sure the cable and connectors are in |
damaged | good condition (no bent pins or broken wires). |
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The surge protector or UPS is | Disconnect the monitor power cable and |
damaged | connect it directly to the power source. |
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