Troubleshooting Display (Monitor) Problems - HP Compaq Presario,Presario 7479 Supplementary Manual

Troubleshooting Display (Monitor) Problems

Symptom
Screen is blank and
monitor power light is
not lit.
Screen is blank.
Display fills only part of
the screen.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Monitor power cable is not connected to
monitor or wall outlet.
Monitor is not turned on.
Monitor connector cable is not properly
connected to rear of Internet PC.
Screen saver is enabled.
Internet PC is in Sleep mode. This mode
is identified when the power status light
on the front of your Internet PC is amber.
If you are using a Flat-Panel Monitor
(available on select models), you may
need a Digital Video Interface and
connector.
If you are using a Flat-Panel Monitor
(available on select models), your
resolution settings are not set properly.
Display
Solution
Reconnect the monitor's power plug on rear of
monitor and wall outlet.
Press the monitor's Power button.
Inspect the monitor's video connector for bent pins. If
bent pins do not exist, reconnect the monitor
connector cable on rear of Internet PC.
Press any key or move mouse to make screen
display.
Press the Power button to wake your Internet PC.
Call a Compaq Authorized Service Provider. Refer to
your Warranty Statement for details.
1. On the Taskbar, click the Start button and point to
Settings.
2. Click Control Panel.
3. Double-click Display.
4. Click the Settings tab.
5. In the Display area, click the resolution slider for
the Screen and drag it to the right. Repeat this
step for the Desktop resolution slider. Increase
the resolutions to the maximum allowable.
6. Click OK to accept the new settings.
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