Gateway 706ge User Guide

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Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
To turn down the modem volume:
1
Click 
Start
, then click 
Control Panel
. The Control Panel window opens. If your 
Control Panel is in Category View, click 
Printers and Other Hardware
.
2
Click/Double-click the 
Phone and Modem Options
 icon, then click the 
Modems
 tab.
3
Click the modem you want to adjust, then click 
Properties
.
4
Click the 
Modem
 tab, then adjust the 
Speaker volume
 control.
5
Click 
OK
 twice to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box.
Monitor
The screen resolution is not correct
Change the screen resolution from the Display Properties dialog box. 
The computer is running but there is no picture
Make sure that the monitor is plugged in and turned on. If the monitor is turned 
on, the power LED should be lit.
Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position.
Make sure that the monitor cable is connected to the video port on the back of 
your computer.
Check the cable for bent or damaged pins.
Reinstall the device driver.
Connect a monitor that you know works to your computer.
Tips & Tricks
For more information, see “Adjusting the color depth” in 
Using Your 
Computer which has been included on your hard drive. To access this 
guide, click StartAll Programs, then click Gateway 
Documentation
.
Help and 
Support
For more information about changing the screen resolution, click 
Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword 
screen 
resolution 
in the Search box 
, then click the 
arrow.