Gateway E-420 Maintaining & Troubleshooting page 92

The text on the display is dim or difficult to read.
Probable Cause
The monitor bright-
ness and contrast con-
trols are turned down.
Sunlight is glaring off
the display.
The CRT may be old.
The color monitor displays everything in black and white.
Probable Cause
The system 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 video card has
failed.
The display setup is
incorrect.
Solution
Adjust the brightness and contrast knobs
until the text becomes clear.
Position the monitor away from the sun or
window.
Replace the monitor.
Solution
Make certain the monitor is turned on, and
then restart the system.
From the Control Panel window (Start |
Settings | Control Panel), double-click Display,
set the display to the appropriate monitor
type, and then restart the system.
Solution
Check the cable and connectors for bent
pins or broken wires.
Try another video card.
From the Control Panel window (Start |
Settings | Control Panel), double-click Display
and check the settings. The correct video
type should be selected, along with a sup-
ported resolution. Check your monitor and
video controller documentation for details.
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