6-6 Solving System Problems
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Some keys don’t always work on the keyboard.
Your keyboard may need cleaning. See the user's guide for
information on cleaning the keyboard.
Monitor Problems
Check the following problems to see the possible causes and solutions.
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Monitor screen is dark or the display is hard to read.
Check that the monitor is on.
Check that the monitor power cable is connected to the monitor and a
power outlet, the monitor signal cable is connected to the system, and
the brightness and contrast controls are adjusted.
Press the space bar or move the mouse to take the system out of the
power management mode.
Adjust the monitor’s brightness or contrast controls.
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Distorted image appears on your monitor screen.
Adjust the monitor’s video controls. If this does not help, turn the
monitor off for several seconds, then back on.
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There is constant movement on the screen.
A magnetic field is affecting your monitor. Move any devices (fan,
motor, another monitor) that generate magnetic fields away from your
monitor.
If possible, position the monitor to face east.
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The screen display is fuzzy or flickering; graphics
characters or garbage appears on the screen.
Check that your monitor is set up correctly and that all connections
have been made.
Check that the video refresh rate and video driver are correct.
Click the right mouse button anywhere on the Windows desktop and a
menu appears. Click on Properties and the Display Properties window
appears.