Video And Display Problems; If The Display Is Blank; If The Display Is Difficult To Read - Dell Inspiron 710M Owner's Manual

Video and Display Problems

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.

If the display is blank

NOTE:
If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is
recommended that you attach an external monitor to your computer.
H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y — If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be
C
depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer.
E S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
T
device, such as a lamp.
H E C K T H E A D A P T E R
C AC
ensure that the light is on.
C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on.
D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I E S
A
Support Center.
W I T C H T H E V I D E O I M A G E
S
to switch the video image to the display.

If the display is difficult to read

D J U S T T H E B R I G H T N E S S
A
M O V E T H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I T O R
speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the
computer or external monitor.
L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I N T E R F E R E N C E
E
other appliances.
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another
— Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light,
— Search for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and
— If your computer is attached to an external monitor, press <Fn><F8>
— Press <Fn> and the up- or down-arrow key.
— Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or
— Bypass power protection devices,
— If your external
Solving Problems
69