Troubleshooting, You cannot see a picture, You see a distorted picture or hear unusual sound – Gateway GTW-L17M103 User Manual

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Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Use the following information to solve common problems.

You cannot see a picture

Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a grounded electrical outlet.

Make sure that the power button is turned on.

Make sure that the selected input source is connected to a working input
source.

Press the

INPUT

button on the front of your LCD TV until you select the

correct input source.

If your LCD TV is connected to your computer in RGB or DVI mode, press
any key on your keyboard to “wake” your computer.

You see a distorted picture or hear unusual sound

You may be getting interference from electrical appliances, cars,
motorcycles, or fluorescent lights. Try moving your LCD TV to another
location.

The color is abnormal

Make sure that the input source cable is connected securely and correctly
to the back of your LCD TV.

The picture has abnormal patterns

Make sure that the input source cable is attached securely and correctly.

Make sure that the video input source is within the range of your LCD TV.
Compare the video input source’s specifications with your LCD TV
specifications.

The display image does not cover the entire screen

If you are using RGB or DVI mode, make sure that Aspect Ratio in the OSD
is set correctly.

If you are using TV, S-Video, Video1, or Video2 mode, use the

Aspect

button

on the remote control to scroll through various screen modes.

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