brand spanking new 5050 ... with a problem?

[eab]

Well, I finally sucked it up and went digital. Bought the Olympus 5050 based upon some of the comments and reviews on this board.

I'm curious if this is a problem, and if not, what's going on. When I turn on the monitor, there's a spot (maybe just a pixel?) that's an unusual bright red. It's towards the bottom right corner. Is this bad, a sign that the monitor is going?

This is my first digital anything, don't even have a DVD player, so all help will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks.

 

[padiscubapro]

Well, I finally sucked it up and went digital. Bought the Olympus 5050 based upon some of the comments and reviews on this board.

I'm curious if this is a problem, and if not, what's going on. When I turn on the monitor, there's a spot (maybe just a pixel?) that's an unusual bright red. It's towards the bottom right corner. Is this bad, a sign that the monitor is going?

This is my first digital anything, don't even have a DVD player, so all help will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks.

yup "defective" display... most manufacturers have a minimum # of bad pixels before they consider it defective.. The same happens with laptop computers...

 

[eab]

Geeze. Right out of the box. You would think that I'd at least have a chance to use it first.

Thanks.

 

[Warren_L]

It would be worth bringing it back to the place you bought from - they may exchange it for you on the spot.

 

[eab]

I purchased it off the internet, but a call to ask takes no time at all. I'll give it a try.

Thanks.

 

[Dee]

Isn't there something called mapping or remapping the monitor? Seems like I remember reading about it in the manual. You might try that to see if that pixel will 'reset'.

 

[eab]

Thanks for the hint, but the pixel mapping didn't work.

The vendor said for 3 dead pixels upon arrival, I should send it back. So bye-bye to the new toy for a while.

 

[Dee]

Good deal. I know it's hard to turn loose of a new toy but you'll be glad you did!

 

[diverdeb001]

I have a couple of spots on mine as well. I think the pics are ok. I was thinking about calling them. I don't really want to give up my camera though. Is it something that will get worse over time?? deb

 

[eab]

My friends joke that I'm Amish -- no dvd player, still using analog cable, my tv is about 15 years old, etc. So even in the 24 hours that the camera was in my house, I didn't bond with it. In fact, I even debated telling 'em to keep it!

The oddest part is that I write software components for a living. Doesn't seen to jibe, huh?