User`s manual

No image appears on the screen and the monitor’s power indicator light is on.
m Make sure the monitor cable is connected correctly to the computer.
m Make sure the thumbscrews on th e monitor cable are tightened securely.
m Make sure the contrast (
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The contrast and brightn ess controls are on the front of your monitor.
m Restart your computer, holding down x-Option AV. This resets the monitor
to factory default settings.
The screen is dark or appears dim.
m Make sure that your computer a nd monitor are turn ed on.
m Make sure that th e power cord and the monitor cable are securely
connected at both ends.
m Increase the contrast and brightness of the screen image. The contrast (
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and brightness (
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) controls are on the front of your monitor.
m A screen saver that darkens your screen may be activated. Press any key on
th e keyboard to reactivate the monitor.
m On Mac OS–based computers, the E n ergy Saver option may b e activated.
Press any key on the keyboard to reactivate the monitor. In approximately
10 seconds, th e monitor is reactivated.
Over time, you experience eyestrain.
m Adjust the screen contrast. I n a bright room, contrast is usually best set at
maximum; in a dim room, lower contrast is usually more comfor table. T he
contrast (
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) controls are on the front of your monitor. Also, be sure to take
occasional breaks to focus your eyes on a distant object.
m Adjust the color temp erature or white point of the screen image. For most
application programs, a white point of 9300 K is best. For Mac OS–based
computers, click the Color button in the Monitors & Sound control panel
and set a new white point. For Windows-based computers, open the Tools
menu, select Color Temp erature, and set a n ew white point.
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