Gateway FPD 1540 - Manual (Page 27)

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Troubleshooting
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Image “ghosts”
■ If a “ghost” of an image remains on the monitor screen, turn off the
monitor for the length of time that the image was displayed on the screen.
For example, if the image was displayed for one hour, turn off the monitor
for one hour.
■ To avoid ghost images, use a screen saver.
Display colors are wrong
■ Use the OSD controls to select a preset color setting or to adjust the colors
manually. For more information, see “OSD controls” on page 9.
■ Restart your computer with the monitor turned on.
■ Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the
monitor and your computer. For more information about connecting the
video cable, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2.
■ Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.
■ Check the ends of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed
in.
Picture has shadows
■ Turn on the FACTORY PRESET control in the OSD, then press the RESET
button for several seconds to return the monitor settings to the ideal
settings. For more information, see “OSD controls” on page 9.
■ Remove any extension cables or switchboxes.
■ Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the
monitor and your computer. For more information about connecting the
video cable, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2.
■ Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.
■ Check the ends of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed
in.