116 If Something Goes Wrong
Display problems
❖Check that the cable connecting the external monitor to
the device is firmly attached.
❖Try adjusting the contrast and brightness controls on the
external monitor.
❖Press F4 to make sure the display priority is not set for
the built-in screen.
The screen does not look correct.
Choose a theme for your desktop background, under
Change the visuals and sounds on your device, in the
Themes panel. You can also change the setting for
individual components separately by selecting an item from
just below the Themes panel (Desktop Background,
Color, Sounds, and Screen Saver).
For more information, see the Windows® online Help.
A message displays saying that there is a problem
with your display settings and that the adapter
type is incorrect or the current settings do not
work with your hardware.
Reduce the size of the color palette to one that is supported
by the device’s internal display.
To change the display properties:
1Right-click or touch & hold in a blank area of the
Windows® desktop.
2Click or touch Personalize, and then Display.
3Use the menu on the right hand side of the page to:
❖Adjust resolution
❖Adjust brightness
❖Calibrate color
❖Change display settings
❖Project to a second screen
❖Adjust ClearType text
4Click or touch OK.
The display mode is set to Simultaneous and the
external display device does not work.
Make sure the external monitor is capable of displaying at
resolutions of 1280 x 800 or higher. Devices that do not
support this resolution will only work in Internal/External
mode, and not simultaneous mode.