Yes - it's caused by the heat generated by the modem. Try changing slots.
The lower slot seems to be less affected than the upper one.
Tuck
> From: "Phil Harriman" <philh@mac.com>
> Reply-To: newtontalk@planetnewton.com
> Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2000 23:05 -0500
> To: "Newton Talk" <newtontalk@planetnewton.com>
> Subject: NTLK Does Modem Usage Affect Contrast?
>
> Often when I use my GlobalVillage 56K modem with my MP2K my screen will wash
> out, requiring me to bump up the contrast setting so that I can read the
> screen. Is this normal? Is it caused by heat?
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