Computer Screen Problems - IBM ThinkPad T23 2647 Supplementary Manual

Solving computer problems
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Computer screen problems

Problem: The screen is blank.
Solution: Press the Fn+Home keys to make the screen brighter. If the problem
persists, perform the "Solution" for the problem below.
Problem: The screen is unreadable or distorted.
Solution: Make sure that:
v The display device driver is installed correctly.
v The display resolution and color depth are correctly set.
v The monitor type is correct.
To check these settings, do as follows:
Open the Display Properties window.
For Windows 98 or Windows 2000:
1. Click the Settings tab.
2. Check if the color depth and resolution are correctly set.
3. Click Advanced...
4. Click the Adapter tab.
5. Make sure "S3 Graphics, Inc. SuperSavage/IXC SDR" is shown in the
Adapter Information window.
6. Click the Monitor tab.
7. Make sure the information is correct.
For Windows NT:
1. Click the Settings tab.
2. Check if the color depth and resolution are correctly set
3. Click Display Type...
4. Make sure "S3 Graphics, Inc. SuperSavage" is shown in the Display Type
window.
5. Click OK.
6. Click the Test button in the Settings window.
7. Make sure the output is displayed correctly.
Problem: Incorrect characters appear on the screen.
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driver for Windows 2000 has been installed.