Video And Display Problems; If The Display Is Blank - Dell 5160 Owner's Manual

T O V E R I F Y T H A T T H E P R O B L E M I S W I T H T H E M O U S E
1
Shut down the computer.
2 Disconnect the mouse.
3
Turn on the computer.
4
At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it.
If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective.
R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I V E R

Video and Display Problems

CAUTION:
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
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depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer.
T E S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
device, such as a lamp.
C H E C K T H E
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.
A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I E S
Support Center. To access help, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 11.
S W I T C H T H E V I D E O I M A G E
to switch the video image to the display.
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Solving Problems
— See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 74.
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
— If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another
A C A D A P T E R — 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>
, C H E C K T H E T O U C H P A D
— Bypass power protection devices,
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