IBM Aptiva Reference Manual page 57

If the problem is...
Adjustments from earlier
use were not saved
Any of the following:
• Totally blank screen
• No cursor is displayed
• Only the cursor is
displayed
• Screen is unreadable
• Other monitor
problems
Here's what to do...
You may have selected more user-definable modes
than the monitor can save. When this occurs, the
newest mode replaces the oldest mode. Use the
monitor controls to adjust the image for the display
mode you are using.
1 If you have enabled the Standby feature, press the
power button on the front of the system unit to take
your system out of Standby.
2 Make sure the monitor cable is correctly and securely
connected to the system unit.
3 Make sure the system unit and monitor power cords
are securely plugged into electrical outlets.
4 Make sure the system and monitor are turned on.
(The power lights on the computer and the monitor
are lit when the power is on.)
5 Adjust the monitor controls.
6 Change the background colors in your software
program or try using a different software program.
7 Unplug the system power cord from the electrical
outlet, wait 15 seconds, and then plug the power cord
back into the electrical outlet. Restart the computer.
If any of these problems continue after taking the actions
listed, refer to the documentation that came with your
monitor. If you need service, see "HelpWare support and
services" on page 79.
Solving monitor problems
Troubleshooting
53