CHAPTER6: Troubleshooting
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The diskette drive LED is lit continuously
• Remove the diskette from the drive. If the light stays on,
try restarting your computer.
Display
The screen resolution is not correct
• Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings
dialog box. For more information, see the “Customizing
Windows” chapter in your online User Guide.
The computer is running, but there is no picture
• Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center
position.
• Check the cable for bent or damaged pins.
• Make sure that the monitor is plugged in and turned on.
If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit.
• Make sure that the video cable is connected to the video
port on your computer.
• Connect a monitor that you know works to your
computer.
• Reinstall the device driver.
The color is not uniform
• Make sure that the monitor warms up for at least
30 minutes before making a final judgment about color
uniformity.
The text on the screen is dim or difficult to read
• Adjust the brightness and contrast controls.
• Change the display settings. For more information, see
the “Customizing Windows” chapter in your online User
Guide.
For more information about monitor types, see your monitor
and video card documentation.
DVD drives
• See “CD or DVD drives” on page 85.
Help
For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start,
then click Help and Support. Type screen resolution in the Search Help
box, then press E
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