Dell Inspiron 9200 - Manual (Page 65)

Solving Problems
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If the display is difficult to read
If only part of the display is readable
C HECK THE SYSTEM FOR POWER — Ensure that the system has battery power or is plugged into an
electrical outlet.
A DJUST THE BRIGHTNESS — Press and the up- or down-arrow key.
M OVE THE 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.
E LIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or
other appliances.
R OTATE THE COMPUTER TO FACE A DIFFERENT DIRECTION — Eliminate sunlight glare, which can
cause poor picture quality.
A DJUST THE W INDOWS 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.
S EE " E RROR M ESSAGES " — If an error message appears, see page 53.
C ONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR —
1 Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer.
2 Turn on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls.
If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. Contact Dell.
See "Contacting Dell" on page 99.
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