IBM T 85A Troubleshooting, Auto Setup for the PC on, Connecting, your Monitor, User, controls

Troubleshooting

For image problems, you may want to run AUTO

SETUP again before consulting to this section. In most cases, AUTO SETUP can fix the problems. See

Auto Setup for the PC on

page 7 for details.

If you have a problem setting up or using your monitor, you may be able to solve it yourself. Before calling your retailer or IBM, try the suggested actions that are appropriate to your problem.

Problem	Possible	Suggested Action	Reference
	Cause
		Ensure that the electrical
		outlet and the monitor are
		both switched on.
		Check that the power cord
		is firmly plugged into the	Connecting
Screen is blank		electrical outlet and the
	No power to		your Monitor
and power		power supply unit.
	monitor		section on
indicator is off		If the power cord plug has
			page 4
		a removable fuse, replace
		it.
		Try another power cord.
		Try another electrical
		outlet.
Screen is blank	Brightness		User
and power	and Contrast	Adjust brightness and	controls
indicator is	may be too	contrast.	section on
steady green	low		page 14
		Press any key on the
Screen is blank	The monitor is	keyboard or move the	Power
		mouse to restore
and power	in the Power		Management
		operation.
indicator is	Management		section on
		Check the Power
steady amber	Standby state		page 21
		Management software on
		your computer

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