Lenovo G40 Series manual For Windows

Solving computer problems

9.Make sure “Intel® 82852/82855 GM/GME Chip” or “NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200” is shown in the Adapter information window.

10.Click the Monitor tab.

11.Make sure the monitor type is correct.

For Windows 2000:

1.Double-click Display in the Control Panel. The Display Properties window opens.

2.Click the Settings tab.

3.Check if the Colors and Screen area are correctly set.

4.Click Advanced....

5.Click the Adapter tab.

6.Make sure “Intel® 82852/82855 GM/GME Chip” or “NVIDIA GeForce FX Go5200” is shown in the Adapter information window.

7.Click the Monitor tab.

8.Make sure the information is correct.

Problem: The screen stays on even after you turn off your computer.

Solution: Press and hold the power switch for 4 seconds or more to turn off your computer; then turn it on again.

Problem: Missing, discolored, or bright dots appear on the screen every time you turn on your computer.

Solution: This is an intrinsic characteristic of the TFT technology. Your computer’s display contains multiple thin-film transistors (TFTs). A small number of missing, discolored, or bright dots on the screen might exist all the time.

Problem: A message, “Unable to create overlay window,” appears when you try to start DVD playback.

or

You get poor or no playback while running video playback, DVD playback, or game applications.

Solution: Do either of the following:

vIf you are using 32-bit color mode, change the color depth to 16-bit mode.

vIf you are using a desktop size of 1280×1024 or larger, reduce the desktop size and the color depth.

vAttach the ac adapter.

vClose programs not being used.

24ThinkPad® G40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide