IBM C170 Computer Monitor User Manual


 
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Troubleshooting
If you have a problem setting up or using your monitor, you may be able
to solve it yourself. Before calling your retailer or IBM, try the suggested
actions that are appropriate to your problem.
Problem
No power to
monitor.
Possible
Cause
Suggested Action Reference
Brightness
and Contrast
may be too
low.
The monitor is
in the Power
Management
Standby state.
Screen is
blank and
power
indicator is off.
Screen is blank
and power
indicator is
steady green.
Screen is blank
and power
indicator is
steady amber.
User
controls
section on
page 10.
Power
Management
section on
page 16.
Connecting
your
Monitor
section on
page 5.
Adjust brightness and contrast.
Press any key on the keyboard
or move the mouse to restore
operation.
Check the Power Management
software on your computer.
Ensure that the electrical outlet
and the monitor are both
switched on.
Check that the power cord
is firmly plugged into the
electrical outlet and the power
supply unit.
If the power cord plug has
a removable fuse, replace it.
Try another power cord.
Try another electrical outlet.
Check the power connection at
the back of the panel.
Display mode of
the
computer
is
outside the
range of the
monitor
Reconfigure key on the
computer to use a supported
display mode.