Solving monitor problems
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Troubleshooting
Solving monitor problems
If the problem is... Here’s what to do...
Discolored screen 1
Make sure that your monitor controls are adjusted 
correctly.
2
Move the monitor away from any equipment that 
might cause magnetic interference; for example, other 
monitors, external audio speakers, or microphones. 
(Some models of the computer come with 
microphones and speakers, which are shielded to 
prevent magnetic interference.) Turn off the monitor, 
wait 30 minutes, and then turn on the monitor again.
3
Select a new color palette setting. For instructions on 
working with color palette settings, see the online 
help files that came with the operating system.
4
Make sure the monitor cable is correctly and securely 
connected to the system unit.
5
If another monitor is available, connect it to your 
system unit. If the problem is corrected, something 
may be wrong with your monitor.
6
You may need to DeGauss your monitor. If the monitor 
you purchased came with a manual DeGauss feature, 
check the documentation that came with the monitor 
for information on how to use this feature.
Picture shape on monitor 
screen is poor
Adjust the monitor controls. For instructions, refer to 
the documentation that came with the monitor.
If any of these problems continue after taking the actions 
listed, refer to the documentation that came with your 
monitor. If you need service, see “HelpWare support and 
services” on page 79.
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