Gateway ALR 8200R User Manual page 123

The color monitor displays everything in black and white.
Probable Cause
The system was turned on
before the monitor.
The display type is set
incorrectly.
The displayed characters are garbled.
Probable Cause
The video cable is
damaged.
The video card has failed. Try another video card.
The display setup is
incorrect.
The video is distorted.
Probable Cause
The monitor's controls are
not properly adjusted.
The connector or cable is
damaged.
The surge protector or
UPS is damaged.
The monitor is too close to
a source of electrical
interference.
The monitor needs to be
degaussed.
Solution
Make certain the monitor is turned on, and then
restart the system.
From the Control Panel window (Start > Settings >
Control Panel), double-click Display, set the display to
the appropriate monitor type, and then reboot the
system.
Solution
Check the cable and connectors for bent pins or
broken wires.
From the Control Panel window (Start > Settings >
Control Panel), double-click Display and check the
settings. The correct video type should be
selected, along with a supported resolution. Check
your monitor and video controller documentation
for details.
Solution
Adjust the monitor controls until the text becomes
clear. See your monitor documentation for more
information.
Check the connector and cable for bent or
damaged pins.
Disconnect the monitor power cable and connect it
directly to the power source.
Move the monitor away from sources of electrical
interference, such as televisions, unshielded
speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and
metal beams or shelves.
Turn off the computer and monitor and leave them
off for at least a half hour, and then restart the
system.
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