Solving Problems 77
If the display is difficult to read
CONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Bypass
power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the
computer turns on.
ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES — Search for the keyword standby in
Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and Support Center,
see page 17.
SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE — If your computer is attached to an external
monitor, press <Fn><F8> to switch the video image to the display.
ADJUST THE BRIGHTNESS — See the Dell Inspiron Help file for instructions on
adjusting the brightness. To access the help file, see page 16.
MOVE YOUR EXTERNAL SUBWOOFER AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER OR
MONITOR — If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure
that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or
external monitor.
ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent
lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances.
ROTATE THE COMPUTER TO FACE A DIFFERENT DIRECTION — Eliminate
sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality.
ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS
1 Click the Start button and then click Control Panel.
2 Click Appearance and Themes.
3 Click the area you want to change or click the Display icon.
4 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution.
SEE "ERROR MESSAGES"—If an error message appears, see "Error Messages"
on page 75.
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