The text on the display is dim or difficult to read
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| The monitor’s | Adjust the brightness and contrast knobs until |
| brightness and contrast | the text becomes clear. |
| controls are turned |
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| Sunlight is glaring off | Position the monitor away from the sun or |
| the display. | window. |
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| The monitor may be old. | Replace the monitor. |
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The color monitor displays everything in black and white | ||
| Probable Cause | Solution |
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| The system was turned | Make sure that the monitor is turned on, then |
| on before the monitor. | restart the system. |
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| The display type is set | From the Control Panel window (Start |
| incorrectly. | Settings Control Panel), |
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| set the display to the appropriate monitor |
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| type, then restart the system. |
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The displayed characters are garbled | ||
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The video cable is | Check the connector and cable for bent or |
damaged. | damaged pins. |
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The display setup is | From the Control Panel window (Start |
incorrect. | Settings Control Panel), |
| 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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The video card has | Try another video card. |
failed. |
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