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January 11th, 2006 10:00

1905FP monitor is blank

I have a 1905FP and it worked fine, then went blank.  I believe it is in power save mode and I don't know how to fix it.  It has a green light but the screen is completely black.  Can someone help?
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    osprey4

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    Posted January 11th, 2006 11:00

    I suggest your post in the Monitors forum. Please mention your system model, OS and whether you are using the analog or DVI connection.
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    Posted January 11th, 2006 12:00

    I have a Dell Dimension 8300, operating on Windows XP and I am using an analog connection.
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    Posted January 11th, 2006 16:00

    First test: Shutdown the system, and then pull out the monitor connecting plug (15 pin db). Then turn on the monitor, and see if you see any images ( like video cable not connected). If you see that message your monitor is working. Try booting the system into safe mode after that, and see if the hibernation setting is enabled in power management. If it is enabled, uncheck the box to disable it! Then restart the system normally!

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