Microsoft Televison & Video - Popular Questions, Answers, Tips & Manuals

As monitors grow older, the pixels in them tend to degrade. As they degrade they lose the ability to display certain colors which it seems is happening. Unfortunately there is no solution to this matter.

the beeps are the operating system searching for the keyboard
try blowing out all of the dust from your keyboard using a fine air blower from an air compressor making VERY sure there is no MOISTURE in the lines. dust causes static which causes lots of problems with a computer and its parts click start control panel administration tools computer management device manager scroll to keyboard you might see a yellow question mark? you will need to update the driver right click to update driverif your computer came with a motherboard disk the drivers could be on itclick start control panel keyboard hardware then properties you should see driver details,you will have options to update driver,roll back driver,uninstall make sure the lead is good and has a secure connection diconnect the keyboard then reconnect it then reinstall the driver(if applicable) make sure the usb device is inserted correctly into the usb port (if applicable) hope this helps

Try changing your wireless mouse's batteries; I have seen erratic behavior fixed that way.

The T-con board sits at the very top of the lcd display in the middle. The normal size is about a 4x5" square. Sometimes very difficult to get to. Be very careful with plug that attaches to the board.

you might have to uninstall the mouse then restart your computer then reinstall the mouse and its drivers make sure the battery is good (has full charge)also you might test the usb device for the mouse is inserted correctly into the usb port (if applicable) click start control panel mouse you should see 4 tabs buttons,pointers,pointer options and hardware under hardware you can troubleshoot also you can select properties under driver you will have options to update driver,rollback driver or uninstall and under hardware you can troubleshoot in xp hope this helps

I had a similar problem with my 42 in Philips LCD HDTV.

Here was the problem. My Power Supply Board had several bad capacitors. I opened my TV (warranty was expired of course) and found four bulged capacitors on the PSB. Many major electronics companies Philips/Magnavox, Sony, Panasonic, and others were sold capacitors that failed in 2-5 years instead of 10-20. The capacitors fail prematurely due to a lack of preservatives. Unfortunately, they were installed in all sorts of devices and cause a wide range of failure problems.

Here are some options for you.

1. Have it fixed by a professional $$$$$$$??????? (Is it under warranty?)

2. Open your TV and find PSB. (The board that the power cord plugs into) Check for faulty caps. If you find some (bulged or leaking) bad caps replace the entire board. The entire board costs around $250 right now because they are in high demand right now. They can be found at tv-part.com but supplies are limited. I would definitely shop around though.

3. Remove and then replace individual faulty caps. This takes some soldering skill.

Caps are inexpensive and if you can take care of it yourself it will save you hundreds.

This may be your problem. If you determine that it might be.

I have a Tip/How TO tutorial on this site that may also help. It gives step by step instructions for replacing caps on PSB #715t2432-2. If this is your board you are in luck. Here is the Link: Fixing the Philips Turns/shuts off on its own problem. I'm working on uploading pictures to help guide people though the process as well. Let me know if I can do anything to help.

Hope this helps and if it does please rate it accordingly. Good luck.

Make sure your usb drivers for your motherboard are up to date. Next make sure your keyboard was installed correctly with correct drivers.

Most likely the remote CPU on the PCB is dead.U can tries take it aparts and cleans the PCB with some rubbing alcahol with some Q tips,might work might not.Try website like Remotes.com to buy an exact remote to the original remote.

Hello,

Mounting an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) TV on the wall may seem a bit overwhelming at first; but it's not that difficult. With a few simple tools, a proper mounting kit and a helper, the job will be a breeze. With a little bit of patience and an hour or two, your LCD TV will look great. Follow these steps to learn how to mount an LCD TV on the wall.

Things You'll Need:
LCD TV
Mounting kit
Tools
Step 1
Find the best spot on the wall to mount the LCD screen. Think about how much room you may want on that wall, especially if you plan on mounting speakers, too. You could hang a poster or picture relative to the size of the television on the wall to see if you like the placement.

Step 2
Pick a mounting kit. You can purchase mounting kits online (see Resources below) along with many other sites. Look to make sure the kit and TV are VESA compatible so that you have standard measurements and quick, easy attachment during the mounting process.

Step 3
You may already have tools needed to mount the TV. You'll need a set of screwdrivers, a socket set, a saw capable of cutting into drywall, a drill and a measuring tape. Having a stud finder with a built-in level is also great to pinpoint the exact location of the stud. The stud finder will be useful if you'll be running wires through the wall.

Step 4
Get the location for the TV picked out. Check near the bottom of the wall to see if the area you plan on using to run the wires is free of obstructions. Using the stud finder for this will make it easy.

Step 5
Find the studs. You should use at least one stud when mounting the LCD screen to make sure that the mounting bolts are driven into something solid that will support the weight of the TV and the mounting bracket. Using two studs is ideal for mounting larger TV's, those with screens larger than 37 inches. Use a pencil to mark the drill holes for the anchors and stud location.

Step 6
Secure the mounting rails to the back of the LCD screen. Double check them for proper fit. Make sure that they're hidden behind the body of the television for a finished look.

Step 7
Cut the hole for the wires to come through by using a drywall saw. The easiest way is to pull them out at the electrical box. This avoids having to go into the basement, closet or otherwise. You can purchase a wall box at your local home improvement store to place in the exit hole of the wires.

Step 8
Drill the holes for the bolt anchors in the locations that you measured and marked previously. Place the bolt anchors into the holes and tap them in with a hammer.

Step 9
Secure the wall mount to the wall. You'll need a socket wrench to ensure that the mounting bolts get snugged down tightly to the anchors. Use a level to make sure you've done an even job.

Step 10
Grab a friend or family member to help you lift the LCD screen onto the mount. Make sure it's locked down tightly and the screen is set to go.

Hope this helps and Good luck

Try restarting it! It may reset back to default. If not, then we need more information to help. What are the model numbers?

I can help you fix your Gateway GM5632 IR Receiver Media Center PC remote control problem.

To troubleshoot your Media Center PC remote control problem, start with:

1. unplug your Media Center IR receiver
2. wait a couple minutes
3. plug your Media Center IR receiver back in

Also try plugging the Media Center IR receiver to a different USB port (directly into the PC while troubleshooting at least, not into a USB hub).

The next most common issue is a problem with the remote itself:

1. Remove the batteries from the remote the next time you walk away from the computer.
2. Wait at least 30 minutes to pass.
3. Replace batteries and test remote.

The third tack is:

1. Remove the device driver for your remote from the Control Panel Device Manager.
2. Unplug the USB cable and reboot.
3. After the PC has quieted down from rebooting, plug the Media Center IR receiver USB cable back in.

Check the Task Manager and confirm ehtray.exe process/program is running. This controls remote commands. It most likely is, but if it is not, you may need to consider Media Center reloading.

I hope that helps.