Dell XPS Personal Computer User Manual


 
Solving Problems 47
If the screen is difficult to read
SWAP THE POWER CABLESSwap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the power cable
is defective.
TEST THE VIDEO EXTENSION CABLE (IF USED) — If you are using a video extension cable and removing the cable
solves the problem, the cable is defective.
TEST ANOTHER MONITORIf another monitor is available, connect it to the computer.
CHECK THE DIAGNOSTIC LIGHTSSee page 49.
CHECK THE MONITOR SETTINGSSee 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 MONITORIf 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 SOURCESFans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and
other electrical devices can cause the screen image to appear "shaky." Turn off nearby devices to check
for interference.
ROTATE THE MONITOR TO FACE A DIFFERENT DIRECTIONEliminate 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
Display
and click the
Settings
tab.
4
Try different settings for
Screen resolution
and
Color quality.
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