Dell Inspirion, Owner'S Manual

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Solving Problems
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Video and Display Problems
If the display is blank
NOTE:
If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, Dell
recommends that you attach an external monitor to your computer.
If the display is difficult to read
X
:\
IS NOT ACCESSIBLE
. T
HE DEVICE IS NOT READY
— Insert a disk into the drive and try
again.
C
HECK THE BATTERY
—
If you are using a battery to power your computer, the
battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet
using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer.
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
AC
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. To access the help file, see page 16.
A
DJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES
—
Search for the keyword
standby
in the Windows
Help and Support Center. For instructions on accessing help files, see page 16.
S
WITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE
—
If your computer is attached to an external monitor,
press <Fn><F8> to switch the video image to the display.
A
DJUST THE BRIGHTNESS
— See the Dell Inspiron Help file for instructions on
adjusting the brightness. To access the help file, see page 16.