IBM 2274 User Manual

52 Solving monitor problemsAdjustments from earlieruse were not savedYou may have selected more user-definable modesthan the monitor can save. When this occurs, thenewest mode replaces the oldest mode. Use themonitor controls to adjust the image for the displaymode you are using.Any of the following:• Totally blank screen• No cursor is displayed• Only the cursor isdisplayed• Screen is unreadable• Other monitorproblems1 If you have enabled the Standby feature, press thepower button on the front of the system unit to takeyour system out of Standby.2 Make sure the monitor cable is correctly and securelyconnected to the system unit.3 Make sure the system unit and monitor power cordsare securely plugged into electrical outlets.4 Make sure the system and monitor are turned on.(The power lights on the computer and the monitorare lit when the power is on.)5 Adjust the monitor controls.6 Change the background colors in your softwareprogram or try using a different software program.7 Turn off your computer, unplug the system power cordfrom the electrical outlet, wait 15 seconds, and thenplug the power cord back into the electrical outlet.Restart the computer.If the problem is... Here’s what to do...If any of these problems continue after taking the actionslisted, refer to the documentation that came with yourmonitor. If you need service, see “HelpWare support andservices” on page 81.