Solving System Problems 6-7
Monitor Problems
Check the following problems to see the possible cause and
solution.
Monitor screen is dark or the display is hard to read.
Check that the monitor is on.
Check that the monitor power cable is connected to the
monitor and a power outlet, the monitor signal cable is
connected to the system, and the brightness and contrast
controls are adjusted.
Press the space bar or move the mouse to take the system
out of the power management mode.
Distorted image appears on your monitor screen.
Adjust the monitor’s video controls. If this does not help,
turn the monitor off for several seconds, then back on.
There is constant movement on the screen.
A magnetic field is affecting your monitor. Move any
devices (fan, motor, another monitor) that generate
magnetic fields away from your monitor.
The screen display is fuzzy or flickering; graphics
characters or garbage appears on the screen.
Check that your monitor is set up correctly and that all
connections have been made.
Check that the video refresh rate and video driver are
correct.
Click the right mouse button anywhere on the Windows
desktop and a menu appears. Click on Properties and the
Display Properties window appears.
