Gateway EV730 Owner's Manual

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19Troubleshootingwww.gateway.comDisplay colors are wrong■ Restart your computer with the monitor turned on.■ Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of yourcomputer. 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 mightbe bent or pushed in.Picture is fuzzyAdjust the contrast and brightness controls to improve the display image. Formore information, see “Adjusting monitor settings” on page 8.Picture bounces, jitters, or has wavesMake sure that:■ Non-shielded speakers are not placed too close to the monitor.■ The monitor is not positioned too close to another monitor, powertransformer or adapter, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal shelf, or laserprinter.If none of these suggestions solves the problem, try plugging the monitor intoanother 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 yourcomputer. 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 mightbe bent or pushed in.