Dell 1000 - Manual (Page 59)

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 the light 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.
S WITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE — If your computer is attached to an external monitor, press
to switch the video image to the display.
A DJUST THE BRIGHTNESS — Press to increase the brightness and to
decrease the brightness.
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 48.