Dim characters.

Cause

Solution

 

 

The brightness and contrast controls are not set properly.

Adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls.

 

 

Cables are not properly connected.

Check that the graphics cable is securely connected to the

 

graphics card (if applicable) or video connector and the

 

monitor.

 

 

Blurry video or requested resolution cannot be set.

 

 

 

Cause

Solution

 

 

If the graphics controller was upgraded, the correct graphics

Install the video drivers included in the upgrade kit.

drivers may not be loaded.

 

 

 

Monitor is not capable of displaying requested resolution.

Change requested resolution.

 

 

Graphics card is bad.

Replace the graphics card.

 

 

The picture is broken up, rolls, jitters, or flashes.

 

 

 

Cause

Solution

 

 

The monitor connections may be incomplete or the monitor

1. Be sure the monitor cable is securely connected to the

may be incorrectly adjusted.

computer.

 

2. In a two-monitor system or if another monitor is in close

 

proximity, be sure the monitors are not interfering with

 

each other’s electromagnetic field by moving them apart.

 

3. Fluorescent lights or fans may be too close to the

 

monitor.

 

 

Monitor needs to be degaussed.

Degauss the monitor. Refer to the documentation that came

 

with the monitor for instructions.

 

 

Image is not centered.

 

 

 

Cause

Solution

 

 

Position may need adjustment.

Press the monitor's Menu button to access the OSD menu.

 

Select ImageControl/ Horizontal Position or Vertical

 

Position to adjust the horizontal or vertical position of the

 

image.

 

 

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