Computer Screen Problems - IBM ThinkPad X41 Tablet Series Service And Troubleshooting Manual

Solving computer problems
Problem:
The Fn+F3 key combination does not make the computer screen go blank.
Solution:
Multiple users can log on to the system at the same time. If you are the
first user to have logged on to your computer, you can use the Fn+F3 key
combination. Otherwise the combination will not work on your computer.

Computer screen problems

Problem:
The screen is blank.
Solution:
v Press Fn+F7 to bring up the image.
v If you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery
v If the standby status indicator is on (is green), press Fn to resume from
v If you still have the problem persists, do the Solution in the problem
Problem:
The screen is unreadable or distorted.
Solution:
Make sure that:
v The display device driver is installed correctly.
v The screen resolution and color quality are correctly set.
v The monitor type is correct.
To check these settings, do as follows:
1. Right-click on the desktop, click Properties, then click the Settings tab.
2. Check whether the screen resolution and color quality are correctly set.
3. Click Advanced.
4. Click the Adapter tab.
5. Make sure "Mobile Intel(R) 915GM/GMS,910GML Express Chipset
6. Click the Properties button. Check the "Device status" box and make
7. Click the Monitor tab.
8. Make sure the information is correct.
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ThinkPad X41 Tablet Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide
Note: If you use the Fn+F7 key combination to apply a presentation
scheme, press Fn+F7 at least three times in three seconds, and the
image is displayed on the computer screen.
status indicator is on (is green), press Fn+Home to make the screen
brighter.
the standby mode.
below.
Family" is shown in the adapter information window.
sure the device is working properly. If not, click the Troubleshooter
button.