LCD Panel Problems

Check the following problems to see the possible cause and solution.

!Screen is dark or the display is hard to read.

Adjust the LCD panel brightness control setting. (Note that the brightness setting returns to the system default setting on power down.)

Press a key or move the mouse to take the system out of the power management mode.

Check that the system AC adapter power cable is connected to a live power outlet.

!The screen display is fuzzy or flickering; graphics characters or garbage appears on the screen.

Check that all connections have been made.

Check display properties. Click the right mouse button anywhere on the Windows desktop and a menu appears. Click Properties and the Display Properties window appears.

Keyboard/Mouse Problems

Check the following problem to see the possible cause and solution.

!Mouse or keyboard does not respond.

You might have connected the mouse and keyboard after turning on your system. Turn the system off, make sure the mouse and keyboard are connected, and turn the system back on.

Using the mouse results in erratic or no movement of the cursor on the monitor screen, even after cleaning. Mouse might need to be replaced.

!Image appears on screen but nothing happens when you use the mouse or keyboard.

Make sure the keyboard cable and mouse cable are firmly connected to the rear of the system.

If this does not help, turn off the system, wait five or more seconds, and turn on the system.

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NEC 2000 manual LCD Panel Problems, Keyboard/Mouse Problems