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,
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.