If The Screen Is Difficult To Read - Dell Dimension DMC Owner's Manual

WAP THE POWER CABLES
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cable is defective.
EST THE VIDEO EXTENSION CABLE
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cable solves the problem, the cable is defective.
EST ANOTHER MONITOR — If another monitor is available, connect it to the computer.
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C HECK THE DIAGNOSTIC LIGHTS

If the screen is difficult to read

HECK THE MONITOR SETTINGS
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contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor
self-test.
M OVE THE SUBWOOFER AWAY FROM THE MONITOR
that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the monitor.
M OVE THE MONITOR AWAY FROM EXTERNAL POWER SOURCES
other electrical devices can cause the screen image to appear "shaky." Turn off nearby devices to
check for interference.
R OTATE THE MONITOR TO FACE A DIFFERENT DIRECTION
picture quality.
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DJUST THE INDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS
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1
Click the Start button and click Control Panel.
2
Click Appearance and Themes.
3
Click Display and click the Settings tab.
4
Try different settings for Screen resolution and Color quality.
R ESTORE THE RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
the Tell Me How help file for instructions. To access help files, see page 21.
— Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the power
IF USED ) — If you are using a video extension cable and removing the
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— See page 44.
— See the monitor documentation for instructions on adjusting the
— If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure
— Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor
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— Restore the original resolution and refresh rate settings. See
— Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and
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Solving Problems