The Screen Is Blank; The Screen Is Difficult To Read - Dell EC280 Owner's Manual

The screen is blank

CHEC K THE MONITOR CABL E CONNEC TION —
• Ensure that the graphics cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram for your computer.
• If you are using a graphics extension cable and removing the cable solves the problem, the cable is
defective.
• Check the connector for bent or broken pins. It is normal for monitor cable connectors to have missing
pins.
CHEC K THE MONITOR POWER L IGHT — If the power light is off, firmly press the button to
ensure that the monitor is turned on. If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. If the
power light is blinking, press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse.
TEST THE EL ECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with
another device, such as a lamp.

The screen is difficult to read

CHEC K THE MONITOR SETTINGS — See the monitor documentation for instructions on
adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the
monitor self-test.
MOVE THE SUBW OOFER AWAY FROM THE MONITOR — If your speaker system includes a
subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor.
M O V E TH E M O N I T O R AWAY F ROM EX TERNAL POWER S OURCES — Fans, 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 MO NITO R TO ELIMINATE S U N LI G HT G LA R E A N D P OS S IB LE
INTERFERENCE
ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS —
Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Appearance and Themes.
1
Click Display, then click the Settings tab.
2
Try different settings for Screen resolution and Color quality.
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