Picture Is Scrambled; Display Colors Are Wrong; Picture Is Fuzzy - Gateway VX730 User Manual

Picture is scrambled

If the picture is scrambled or does not look right, you can reset the monitor to its default
video mode and resolution settings.
To reset the monitor settings:
1
Restart your computer, then press and hold F8 while your computer is starting up.
2
Select
Safe Mode
3
Click , then click
Start
Appearance and Themes
4
Click/Double-click the
5
Click the
Settings
6
Drag the
Screen Resolution
resolution to use, select 800 × 600.
7
To save your changes, click
8
If prompted, restart your computer.
The mode you have chosen should allow you to use your computer or select a different
resolution or number of colors (select the maximum number possible). If the settings
selected are beyond the monitor's display capabilities, the operating system restores
the image back to the last saved settings in 15-20 seconds.

Display colors are wrong

■ Restart your computer with the monitor turned on.
■ Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of your computer.
For more information about connecting the video cable, see
on page 2.
■ Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.
■
Check the video port and the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent
or pushed in.

Picture is fuzzy

Adjust the contrast and brightness controls to improve the display image. For more
information, see
or
Enable VGA Mode
Control Panel
.
icon. The Display Properties dialog box opens.
Display
tab.
slider to the size you prefer. If you are not sure what
, then click
OK
"Adjusting monitor settings" on page
www.gateway.com
, then press . Your computer restarts.
Enter
. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click
.
Yes
8.
Troubleshooting
"Setting up the monitor"
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