Troubleshooting, No power, No picture – eMachines Flat Panel Monitor User Manual
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Using Your eMachines Flat-Panel Monitor
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Troubleshooting
If you have problems with the monitor, the information in this troubleshooting section may help
you solve them.
No power
•
Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of the monitor and
the wall outlet. For more information about connecting the power cord, see
No picture
•
Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of the monitor and
the wall outlet. For more information about connecting the power cord, see
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Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the monitor and
computer. For more information about connecting the video cable, see
•
Make sure that the monitor is turned on.
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If you have the monitor connected to your notebook’s video port, you have two options:
•
If your notebook supports dual displays, you can use both your notebook’s display and
this monitor in extended desktop multi-monitor mode. See Windows Help to learn how
to enable multiple monitors.
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You can also use this monitor as your primary monitor and not use the notebook’s
screen. Notebook computers typically have an F
N
key combination that lets you toggle
between your notebook’s display, an externally attached display, and both at the same
time. See your notebook’s user guide for more information.
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If the power LED is orange:
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Make sure that your computer is turned on.
•
Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to bring the monitor out of sleep
mode.
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Restart your computer with the monitor turned on.
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Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.
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Check the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in.
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Turn off the monitor and unplug the video cable from the back of your computer. Turn the
monitor back on and wait for ten seconds. If the monitor is functioning correctly, a “No
Signal” message appears. For more information about connecting the video cable, see
“Connecting the monitor” on page 2
.
Display colors are wrong
•
Press (Menu), then
(Auto) to automatically adjust the display image to the
ideal settings.
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Restart your computer with the monitor turned on.
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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
•
Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.
•
Check the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in.
Important
Make sure that the monitor has warmed up for approximately 30 minutes before
making any judgments about the picture quality.
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