Gateway VX930 - Manual (Page 22)

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Using Your VX730 or VX930 Monitor
Picture bounces, jitters, or has waves
Make sure that:
■ Non-shielded speakers are not placed too close to the monitor.
■ The monitor is not positioned too close to another monitor, power transformer or
adapter, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal shelf, or laser printer.
If none of these suggestions solves the problem, try plugging the monitor into another
outlet, preferably one on a different circuit.
Picture has shadows or “ghosts”
■ Remove any extension cables or switchboxes.
■ Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of your computer.
For more information about connecting the video cable, see
“Setting up the monitor”
on page 2 .
■ Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.
■ Check the video port and the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent
or pushed in.
Color is not uniform
Make sure that the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final
judgment about color uniformity.
Make sure that:
■ Non-shielded speakers are not placed too close to the monitor.
■ The monitor is not positioned too close to another monitor, power transformer or
adapter, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal shelf, or laser printer.
■ You demagnetize the screen using the Degauss feature in the OSD. For instructions
on how to degauss the monitor, see
“Adjusting monitor settings” on page 8 .
Image is not sized or centered correctly
Use the size and position controls to adjust the image. For instructions on how to change
the monitor settings, see
“Adjusting monitor settings” on page 8 .