Gateway C-120, Reference Manual

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Display
The screen is too dark
•
Adjust the brightness using the system keys. For more
information about adjusting the brightness, see
“Adjusting brightness” on page 44 .
The screen resolution is not correct
•
Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings
dialog box. For instructions on changing the screen
resolution, see “Adjusting the screen resolution” in your
online User Guide.
The text on the display is dim or difficult to read
•
Adjust the brightness using the system keys. For more
information about adjusting the brightness, see
“Adjusting brightness” on page 44 .
•
Change the display settings. For instructions on
changing the display settings, see “Adjusting the screen
and desktop settings” in your online User Guide.
•
Move your convertible notebook away from sources of
electrical interference, such as televisions, unshielded
speakers, microwaves, fluorescent lights, and metal
beams or shelves.
The display has pixels that are always dark or too bright
•
This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT
technology used in active-matrix LCD screens. Gateway’s
inspection standards keep these to a minimum. If you
feel these pixels are unacceptably numerous or dense on
your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to identify
whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the
number of pixels affected.
The display is blank
•
Adjust the brightness using the system keys. For more
information about adjusting the brightness, see
“Adjusting brightness” on page 44 .
•
Make sure the convertible notebook is not in Standby or
Hibernate mode. Press the power button.
•
The convertible notebook may be sending its display to
an external monitor or projector. Press F
N
+ F4 several
times to toggle through the LCD panel, an external
monitor or projector, or both.