Display (Monitor) - HP Presario S7000 - Desktop PC User Manual

diskette (floppy) drive (select models only) (continued)
Symptom
Diskette drive cannot save
(write) information to the
diskette.
NOTE: If you encounter display (monitor) problems, refer to the documentation that came with your monitor
and to the common causes and solutions listed in this table.

display (monitor)

Symptom
Screen is blank, and monitor
power light is not lit.
Screen is blank.
Images on the screen are
too large or too small, or the
images are fuzzy.
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Problem
Diskette is full or the file is
too big.
Diskette is write-protected.
File Save command was not
properly executed.
Diskette is damaged.
Diskette is not formatted.
Problem
Monitor power cable is not
connected to the monitor or
to the wall outlet.
Monitor is off (not
turned on).
Screen saver is enabled.
PC is in standby mode.
PC is in hibernation mode or
is off.
Monitor connector cable is
not properly connected to
the back of the PC.
The screen resolution setting
may not be set to your liking
or may not be the best for
your monitor.
Solution
Use another diskette or compress the file to reduce its size.
Slide the write-protection tab to the unlocked position on the
diskette.
When saving information to the diskette drive, verify that
you are using the correct drive letter.
Replace the diskette.
To format the diskette:
Click Start, and then click My Computer.
1
Right-click the 3½ Floppy (A:) icon.
2
Select Format.
3
4 Select the desired options, and click Start to begin
formatting the diskette.
Solution
Reconnect the power plug to the back of the monitor and
the wall outlet.
Press the On button on the front of the monitor.
Press any key or move the mouse to make the screen
display visible again.
Press the Standby button (select models only) or press the
Esc key on the keyboard to resume from standby mode.
Press the On button to turn on the PC.
Inspect the monitor video connector for bent pins. If no pins
are bent, reconnect the monitor connector cable to the back
of the PC.
Adjust the monitor resolution setting in Windows. See
"adjusting the monitor" on page 29 for instructions. See
your monitor documentation for the best resolution for your
monitor.