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Troubleshooting, Problem, Possible cause, Suggested action, Reference

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Troubleshooting If you have a problem setting up or using your monitor, you might be able to solve it yourself. Before calling your dealer or Lenovo, try the suggested actions that are appropriate to your problem. Table 3-2. Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Suggested action Reference The words "Out The system is set to a of Range" are display mode which is shown on the not supported by the screen, and the monitor power indicator is flashing green If you are replacing an old monitor, "Selecting a reconnect it and adjust the display supported display mode to within the specified range for mode" on page 2-6 your new monitor If using a Windows system, restart the system in safe mode, then select a supported display mode for your computer If these options do not work, contact the Support Center The image quality is unacceptable The video signal cable is not connected with the monitor or system completely Be sure the signal cable is firmly plugged into the system and monitor The color settings may Select another color setting from the be incorrect OSD menu "Connecting and turning on your monitor" on page 1-3 "Adjusting your monitor image" on page 2-3 The automatic image Perform automatic image setup setup function was not performed "Adjusting your monitor image" on page 2-3 The power • The monitor's power • Be sure the power cord is indicator is not switch is not switched connected properly lit and there is no on • Be sure the outlet has power image • The power cord is • Power on the monitor loose or disconnected • Try using another power cord • There is no power at • Try using another electrical outlet the outlet "Connecting and turning on your monitor" on page 1-3 Screen is blank and power indicator is steady amber The monitor is in Standby / Suspend mode • Press any key on the keyboard or "Understanding • move the mouse to restore operation Check the Power Options settings power management" on page 2-7 on your computer The power The video signal cable Be sure the video cable is connected indicator is is loose or disconnected with the system properly amber, but there from the system or is no image monitor "Connecting and turning on your monitor" on page 1-3 The monitor brightness Adjust the brightness and contrast and contrast are at the setting on the OSD menu lowest setting "Adjusting your monitor image" on page 2-3 One or more of This is a characteristic If there are more than five pixels the pixels appear of the LCD technology missing, contact the Support Center discolored and is not an LCD defect Appendix A, "Service and Support," on page A-1 © Copyright Lenovo 2013. © Chapter 3. 3-2

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Troubleshooting
If you have a problem setting up or using your monitor, you might be able to solve it
yourself. Before calling your dealer or Lenovo, try the suggested actions that are appropriate
to your problem.
Table 3-2. Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible cause
Suggested action
Reference
The words "Out
of Range" are
shown on the
screen, and the
power indicator
is flashing green
The system is set to a
display mode which is
not supported by the
monitor
If you are replacing an old monitor,
reconnect it and adjust the display
mode to within the specified range
for
your new monitor
If using a Windows system, restart
the system in safe mode, then select
a supported display mode for your
computer
If these options do not work, contact
the Support Center
“Selecting a
supported display
mode” on page 2-6
The image
quality is
unacceptable
The video signal cable
is not connected with
the monitor or system
completely
Be sure the signal cable is firmly
plugged into the system and monitor
“Connecting and
turning on your
monitor” on page 1-3
The color settings may
be incorrect
Select another color setting from the
OSD menu
“Adjusting your
monitor image” on
page 2-3
The automatic image
setup function was not
performed
Perform automatic image setup
“Adjusting your
monitor image” on
page 2-3
The power
indicator is not
lit and there is no
image
The monitor’s power
switch is not switched
on
The power cord is
loose or disconnected
There is no power at
the outlet
Be sure the power cord is
connected properly
Be sure the outlet has power
Power on the monitor
Try using another power cord
Try using another electrical outlet
“Connecting and
turning on your
monitor” on page 1-3
Screen is blank
and power
indicator is
steady amber
The monitor is in
Standby / Suspend
mode
Press any key on the keyboard or
move the mouse to restore operation
Check the Power Options settings
on your computer
“Understanding
power
management”
on page 2-7
The power
indicator is
amber
, but there
is no image
The video signal cable
is loose or disconnected
from the system or
monitor
Be sure the video cable is connected
with the system properly
“Connecting and
turning on your
monitor” on page 1-3
The monitor brightness
and contrast are at the
lowest setting
Adjust the brightness and contrast
setting on the OSD menu
“Adjusting your
monitor image” on
page 2-3
One or more of
the pixels appear
discolored
This is a characteristic
of the LCD technology
and is not an LCD
defect
If there are more than five pixels
missing, contact the Support Center
Appendix A,
“Service and
Support,” on page
A-1
© Copyright Lenovo 2013. ©
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