USER GUIDE Monitor FPD1785, FPD1985

Troubleshooting
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■ Press the Input button to make sure that you have selected the correct
video source.
■ Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of
the monitor and the wall outlet. For more information about connecting
the power cord, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2.
■ Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the
monitor and computer. For more information about connecting the video
cable, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2.
■ Make sure that the monitor is turned on.
■ If the power LED is orange:
■ Make sure that your computer is turned on.
■ Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to bring the
monitor out of sleep mode.
■ Restart your computer with the monitor turned on.
■ Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.
■ Check the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent
or pushed in.
■ Turn off the monitor and unplug the video cable from the back of your
computer. Turn the monitor back on and wait for ten seconds. If the
monitor is functioning correctly, a “No Signal” message appears. For more
information about connecting the video cable, see “Connecting the
monitor” on page 2.
Monitor colors are wrong
■ Press the Auto button to automatically adjust the monitor image to the
ideal settings.
■ Restart your computer with the monitor turned on.
■ Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the
monitor and your computer. For more information about connecting the
video cable, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2.
■ Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.
■ Check the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed
in.
Picture has shadows or “ghosts”
■ Press the Auto button to automatically adjust the monitor image to the
ideal settings.
■ Remove any extension cables or switchboxes.
■ Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the
monitor and your computer. For more information about connecting the
video cable, see “Connecting the monitor” on page 2.
■ Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.
■ Check the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed
in.
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