Dell Inspiron XPS, Manual

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Solving Problems
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If the display is difficult to read
If only part of the display is readable
A DJUST THE BRIGHTNESS — See the Dell Inspiron Help file for instructions on
adjusting the brightness. To access the help file, see page 18.
M OVE Y OUR E XTERNAL 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.
E LIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent
lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances.
R OTATE THE COMPUTER TO FACE A DIFFERENT DIRECTION — Eliminate
sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality.
A DJUST THE W INDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS
1
Click the Start button and then 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 .
S EE " E RROR M ESSAGES " —
If an error message appears, see "Error Messages"
on page 77.
C
ONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR
1
Turn off your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer.
2
Turn on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and
contrast controls.
If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be
defective. Contact Dell (see page 152).