Gateway GT5062b, Reference Manual

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CHAPTER 6 : Troubleshooting
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The diskette drive LED is lit continuously
•
Remove the diskette from the drive. If the light stays
on, try restarting your computer.
Display
The screen resolution is not correct
•
Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings
dialog box. For more information, see the “Customizing
Windows” chapter in your online
User Guide .
The computer is running, but there is no picture
•
Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the
center position.
•
If you are using an external display:
•
Check the cable for bent or damaged pins.
•
Make sure that the display is plugged in and turned
on. If the display is turned on, the power LED should
be lit.
•
Make sure that the video cable is connected to the
video port on your computer.
•
Connect an external display that you know works to
your computer.
•
Reinstall the device driver.
The color is not uniform
•
Make sure that the display warms up for at least
30 minutes before making a final judgment about color
uniformity.
The text on the display is dim or difficult to read
•
Adjust the brightness and contrast controls.
•
Change the display settings. For more information, see
the “Customizing” chapter in your online
User Guide .
For more information about display types, see your display
and video card documentation.
DVD drives
•
See “CD or DVD drives” on page 79 .
Help
For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start ,
then click Help and Support . Type the phrase screen resolution in the
Search Help box, then press E
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