IBM THINKPAD T60 - SERVICE AND Service And Troubleshooting Manual page 30

Solving computer problems
Problem:
Solution:
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ThinkPad T60 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
The screen is unreadable or distorted.
Make sure that:
v The display device driver is installed correctly.
v The screen resolution and color quality are correctly set.
v The monitor type is correct.
To check these settings, do as follows:
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For Windows Vista :
1. Right-click on the desktop, click Personalize, then click Display
Settings.
2. Check whether the screen resolution and color quality are
correctly set.
3. Click Advanced Settings.
4. Click the Adapter tab.
5. Make sure the correct device driver name is shown in the
adapter information window.
Note: The device driver name depends on the video chip that
has been installed on your computer.
6. Click the Properties button. If you are prompted for an
administrator password or confirmation, type the password or
provide confirmation. Check the "Device status" box and make
sure the device is working properly. If not, click the
Troubleshoot button.
7. Click the Monitor tab.
8. Make sure the information is correct.
9. Click the Properties button. If you are prompted for an
administrator password or confirmation, type the password or
provide confirmation. Check the "Device status" box and make
sure the device is working properly. If not, click the
Troubleshoot button.