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If the display is difficult to read – Dell Inspiron 1150 User Manual

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Solving Problems

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If the display is difficult to read

T

EST

THE

ELECTRICAL

OUTLET

Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another

device, such as a lamp.

C

HECK

THE

A C

ADAPTER

Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light,

ensure that it is on.

C

ONNECT

THE

COMPUTER

DIRECTLY

TO

AN

ELECTRICAL

OUTLET

Bypass power protection devices,

power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on. To access the help file, see
page 9.

A

DJUST

THE

P

OWER

P

ROPERTIES

Search for the keyword

standby in the Windows Help and

Support Center. To access the help file, see page 9.

S

WITCH

THE

VIDEO

IMAGE

If your computer is attached to an external monitor, press

to switch the video image to the display.

NOTE:

If you are playing a DVD or watching a streaming video,

is disabled.

A

DJUST

THE

BRIGHTNESS

See the

Dell Inspiron Help file for instructions on adjusting the

brightness. To access the help file, see page 9.

M

OVE

THE

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.