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H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I G H T S
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page 273.
C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S
on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor,
and running the monitor self-test.
O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I T O R
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includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is positioned at least 60 centimeters
(2 feet) away from the monitor.
M O V E T H E M O N I T O R A W A Y F R O M E X T E R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S
lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to
appear shaky. Turn off nearby devices to check for interference.
R O T A T E T H E M O N I T O R T O E L I M I N A T E S U N L I G H T G L A R E A N D P O S S I B L E
I N T E R F E R E N C E
D J U S T T H E I N D O W S D I S P L A Y S E T T I N G S
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Windows Vista
1 Start
Click
Display Settings.
2
Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed.
3
3D image quality is poor
Windows XP
1 Start
Click
2
Select a task you wish to perform or click the Display icon.
3
Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution.
C H E C K T H E G R A P H I C S C A R D P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N
cable for the graphics card(s) is correctly attached to the card.
H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S
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on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor,
and running the monitor self-test.
Only Part of the Display is Readable
O N N E C T A N E X T E R N A L M O N I T O R
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1 Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the
computer.
2 Turn on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness
and contrast controls.
If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be
— See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on
— See the monitor documentation for instructions
→ Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→
→
Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes.
— See the monitor documentation for instructions
—
— If your speaker system
—
— Ensure that the power
Troubleshooting
— Fans, fluorescent
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