HP E-PC C10 User Manual page 29

The monitor doesn't work properly
The e-pc's power indicator light works but the monitor remains blank
Have you checked that...
The monitor is switched ON (LED is on)
The monitor's power cord is correctly
connected
The monitor (video) cable is correctly
connected
The monitor's brightness and contrast
settings are correctly set
There is an image during boot but then the screen goes blank
Have you checked that...
The monitor settings in your e-pc are
compatible with your monitor
The picture breaks up, rolls, shudders or blinks
Have you checked that...
The monitor is correctly connected or set up
All your hardware is working properly
How


Refer to the monitor manual for an explanation of the
LED signals (green, orange, or blinking)


Connect the power cord – ensure it is plugged into a
working grounded power outlet and into the monitor


Connect the monitor (video) cable – ensure it is
properly connected to both the e-pc and the monitor


Check the settings using the monitor's OSD (on-
screen display) or using controls on the front of the
monitor
How


• Windows 98 & Windows 2000: Restart the e-pc.
The HP opening screen is displayed.
For Windows 98, when you hear a beep, press F8
and then start the e-pc in safe mode.
For Windows 2000, when prompted, press F8
and then start the e-pc in VGA mode. When the
e-pc has started, double-click on the D D D D i i i i s s s s p p p p l l l l ay ay ay ay icon in
your e-pc's C C C C o o o o n n n n tr tr tr tro o o o l l l l P P P P a a a a n n n n e e e e l l l l , then click on the S S S S e e e e tt tt tt tti i i i n n n n g g g g s s s s
button. Use the sliding control to reset the
resolution.
• Windows NT: Restart the e-pc and enter VGA
mode when prompted during startup.
For other operating systems, refer to your operating
system's documentation.
How


• Check the video cable connections to the e-pc
• Check that there is not interference from a
fluorescent light or fan


Run HP e-DiagTools (refer to page 30
General problems
)
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