Dell 320 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
If the screen is difficult to read
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Testthemonitor Connect a properly working monitor to the computer, and try using the monitor. If the new monitor works, the original
monitor is faulty.
Checkthediagnosticlights See Diagnostic Lights.
Checkthecardsetting Enter system setup and ensure that Primary Video option is set correctly. Exit system setup and restart your
computer (see System Setup).
Run the monitor self-test Check the monitor documentation for more information.
Checkthemonitorsettings See the monitor documentation for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing
(degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test.
Movethesubwooferawayfromthemonitor Ifyourspeakersystemincludesasubwoofer,ensurethatthesubwooferisatleast60cm
(2ft)awayfromthemonitor.
Movethemonitorawayfromexternalpowersources Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause
the screen image to appear "shaky." Turn off nearby devices to check for interference.
AdjusttheWindowsdisplaysettings
1. Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Appearance and Themes.
2. Click Display and click the Settings tab.
3. Try different settings for Screen resolution and Color quality.