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If the display is difficult to read – Dell Inspiron 8600 User Manual

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Solving Problems

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If the display is difficult to read

C

HE C K

T H E

B A T T E R Y

— If you are using a battery to power your computer,

the battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet

using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer.

T

E S T

THE

EL E CT RI C A L

OU T LE T

— Ensure that the electrical outlet is

working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

C

HE C K

T H E

AC

A D A P T E R

— Check the AC adapter cable connections. If

the AC adapter has a light, ensure that it is on.

C

O NN EC T

T H E

C O MP U T E R

D I R EC T L Y

T O

A N

E L E C T R I CA L

O U T L E T

Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify

that the computer turns on. To access the help file, see page 94.

A

D J US T

T H E

P

O W E R

P

R O P ER T I E S

— Search for the keyword standby in

the Help and Support Center. For instructions on accessing help files, see

page 94.

S

W IT C H

T H E

V I D E O

I MA G E

— If your computer is attached to an external

monitor, press

to switch the video image to the display.

A

D J US T

T H E

B R IG H T NE S S

— See the Tell Me How help file for instructions

on adjusting the brightness. To access the help file, see page 94.

M

O V E

THE

S U B W O O F E R

A W A Y

F R O M

T H E

CO M P UT E R

O R

MO N ITO R

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

LI MI NATE

P O S S I BL E

I NT E R FE R E NC E

— Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent

lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances.

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O T AT E

T H E

C O MP U T E R

T O

F A C E

A

D IF F E R EN T

D IR E C T IO N

Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality.