Dell Dimension 5100, Owner'S Manual

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82 Solving Problems
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If the display is difficult to read
T
E S T THE EL E CT RI C A L OU T LE T
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is
working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
C
HE C K T H E
AC
A D A P T E R
— Check the AC adapter cable connections. If
the AC adapter has a light, ensure that it is on.
C
O NN EC T T H E C O MP U T E R D I R EC T L Y T O A N E L EC T R I CA L O U T L E T
—
Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify
that the computer turns on. To access the help file, see page 80.
A
D J US T T H E
P
O W E R
P
R O P ER T I E S
—
Search for the keyword standby in
the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the help file, see page 80.
S
W IT C H T H E V I D E O I MA G E
— 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, is
disabled.
NOTE:
If the computer is connected to a television, you must enable the
television through the Windows display settings (see page 66).
A
D J US T T H E B R IG H T NE S S
— See the Tell Me How help file for instructions
on adjusting the brightness. To access the help file, see page 80.
M
O V E THE S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E CO M P UT E R O R MO N ITO R
—
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
LI MI NATE P O S S I BL E I NT E R FE R E NC E
—
Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent
lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances.