eMachines E17T4W User Manual

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If you have problems with the monitor, the information in this troubleshooting 
section may help you solve them.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Make sure that the monitor is turned on.

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If the power LED is orange:

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Make sure that your computer is turned on.

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Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to bring the 
monitor out of sleep mode.

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Restart your computer with the monitor turned on.

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Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.

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Check the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent 
or pushed in.

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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.

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Press the Auto

button to automatically adjust the monitor image to the 

ideal settings.

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Restart your computer with the monitor turned on.

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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.

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Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.

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Check the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed 
in.

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