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Solving Problems 63
If the display is difficult to read
TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another
device, such as a lamp.
CHECK THE AC ADAPTER — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light,
ensure that it is on.
CONNECT 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 16.
ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES — Search for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and
Support Center. To access the help file, see page 16.
SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE — If your computer is attached to an external monitor, press <Fn><F8>
to switch the video image to the display.
NOTE: If you are playing a DVD or watching a streaming video, <Fn><F8> is disabled.
ADJUST THE BRIGHTNESS — See the Dell Inspiron Help file for instructions on adjusting the
brightness. To access the help file, see page 16.
MOVE 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.
ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or
other appliances.
ROTATE THE COMPUTER TO FACE A DIFFERENT DIRECTION — Eliminate sunlight glare, which can
cause poor picture quality.
ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS —
1
Click the
Start
button and 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
.