Display
Problem
Nothing
appears
on
screen.
No image appears on the
external monitor I have
plugged in and powered
on.
The system is in a power saving mode. Toggle the sleep/resume key combination, Fn + F4
(see
"Sleep Button" on page 3 -
\
The screen controls need to be adjusted. Toggle the screen control key combinations Fn +
F8/F9). If you're connected to an external monitor, make sure it's plugged in and turned on.
You should also check the monitor's own brightness and contrast controls.
The computer is set for a different display. Toggle the screen display key combination, Fn
+ F7 (see
"Function Key Combination" on page B - 7
connected, turn it on.
The screen saver is activated. Press any key or touch the TouchPad.
You haven't installed the video driver and configured it appropriately from the Control
Panel. See
"What to Install" on page 4 - 1
see
"NVIDIA Video Driver Controls" on page B - 1
page C - 1
for instructions on configuring the video driver.
Possible Cause - Solution
8).
/
for instructions on installing the driver, and
or
"ATI Video Driver Controls" on
Troubleshooting
C -
5). If an external monitor is
Display 8 - 9
8
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