The text on the display is dim or difficult to read.

Probable Cause

Solution

 

 

The monitor brightness

Adjust the brightness and contrast knobs until

and contrast controls

the text becomes clear.

are turned down.

 

 

 

Sunlight is glaring off

Position the monitor away from the sun or

the display.

window.

 

 

The monitor may be old.

Replace the monitor.

 

 

The color monitor displays everything in black and white.

Probable Cause

Solution

 

 

The system was turned

Make certain the monitor is turned on, and then

on before the monitor.

restart the system.

 

 

The display type is set

From the Control Panel window (Start Settings

incorrectly.

Control Panel), double-click Display, set the

 

display to the appropriate monitor type, and then

 

reboot the system.

 

 

The displayed characters are garbled.

Probable Cause

Solution

 

 

The video cable is

Check the cable and connectors for bent pins

damaged.

or broken wires.

 

 

The video card has

Try another video card. This possibility is only

failed.

valid for systems that include an add-in video

 

controller.

 

 

The display setup is

From the Control Panel window (Start

incorrect.

Settings Control Panel), double-clickDisplay

 

and 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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