Display; Dvd Drives - Gateway FX User Manual

CHAPTER 13: Troubleshooting

Display

Help & Support
For more information about changing
the screen resolution, click Start, then
click Help and Support. Type the phrase
screen resolution in the Search box,
then click the arrow. click the arrow.

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The screen resolution is not correct
Change the screen resolution from the Display Properties dialog box. For
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more information, see
The computer is running but there is no picture
Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position.
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The color is not uniform
Make sure that the display warms up for at least 30 minutes before making
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a final judgment about color uniformity.
Make sure that:
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Non-shielded speakers are not placed too close to your computer.
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Your computer is not positioned too close to an external monitor,
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electric fan, fluorescent light, metal shelf, or laser printer.
You demagnetize the screen using the display's degauss feature.
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The text on the display is dim or difficult to read
Adjust the brightness and contrast controls.
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Use the display's degauss feature or turn off your computer, leave it off for
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at least a half hour, then restart your computer.
Change the display settings. For more information, see
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desktop display settings" on page
Move your computer away from sources of electrical interference, such as
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televisions, unshielded speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and
metal beams or shelves.
See "CD or DVD drives" on page
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"Adjusting the color depth" on page
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"Adjusting the