Gateway E-3600 System Manual page 127

The color monitor displays everything in black and white.
Probable cause
The computer was turned on
before the monitor
The display type is set
incorrectly
The displayed characters are garbled.
Probable cause
The video cable is damaged
The display setup is incorrect
The video is distorted.
Probable cause
The monitor controls are not
properly adjusted
The connector or cable is
damaged
The surge protector or UPS is
damaged
The monitor is too close to a
source of electrical
interference
The monitor needs to be
degaussed
Solution
Make sure the monitor is turned on, then
restart the computer.
In the Control Panel window, double-click
Display, set the display to the appropriate
video type and resolution, then restart the
computer.
Solution
Make sure the cable and connectors are in
good condition (no bent pins or broken wires).
In the Control Panel window, double-click
Display and check the settings. The correct
video type should be selected, along with a
supported resolution. Check your monitor and
video controller documentation for details.
Solution
Adjust the monitor controls until the text
becomes clear. (See your monitor
documentation for more information.)
Make sure the cable and connectors are in
good condition (no bent pins or broken wires).
Disconnect the monitor power cable and
connect it directly to the power source.
Move the monitor away from sources of
electrical interference, such as televisions,
unshielded speakers, microwave ovens,
fluorescent lights, and metal beams or shelves.
Turn off the computer and monitor for at least
a half hour, then restart the computer.
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