Picture Has Shadows Or "Ghosts; Color Is Not Uniform; Image Is Not Sized Or Centered Correctly; The Monitor Has Pixels That Are Always Dark Or Too Bright - Gateway FHX2303L User Manual

Picture has shadows or "ghosts"

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Color is not uniform

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Image is not sized or centered correctly

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The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright

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FAQs

This section contains answers to frequently asked questions.

General

I have the monitor connected to my notebook's VGA port and I see no image on the screen.
You have two options:
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Press (Auto) to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings.
Remove any extension cables or switchboxes.
Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the monitor and your
computer. For more information about connecting the video cable,
monitor" on page 2.
Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.
Check the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in.
Make sure that your monitor connection is using the VGA cable that came with your monitor.
Press (Auto) to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings.
Make sure that the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment
about color uniformity or brightness.
Press (Auto) to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings.
Use the position controls to adjust the image. For instructions on how to adjust the display
image position, see "Adjusting monitor settings" on page
This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active-matrix LCD
screens. Gateway's inspection standards keep these to a minimum. If you feel these pixels
are unacceptably numerous or dense on your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to
identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of pixels affected.
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If your notebook supports dual displays, you can use both your notebook's display and
this monitor in extended desktop multi-monitor mode. See Windows Help to learn how
to enable multiple monitors.
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You can also use this monitor as your primary monitor and not use the notebook's
screen. Notebook computers typically have an F
between your notebook's display and an externally attached display. On Gateway
notebooks, this key combination is F
keys. See your notebook user guide for more information.
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key combination that lets you toggle
N
+F4. The F4 key is located along the top row of
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see "Connecting the
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