If The Screen Is Blank; If The Screen Is Difficult To Read - Dell Inspiron DCMA Owner's Manual

If the screen is blank

C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N
• Ensure that the graphics cable is connected as shown on the setup diagram for
your computer.
If an optional video card is installed, check that the monitor cable is connected to
the card, rather than the video connector on the system board.
• If you are using a graphics extension cable and removing the cable solves the
problem, the cable is defective.
• Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine whether the power
cable is defective.
• Check the connector for bent or broken pins. (It is normal for monitor cable
connectors to have missing pins.)
C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R P O W E R L I G H T
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.
T E S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
testing it with another device, such as a lamp.

If the screen is difficult to read

H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I N G S
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instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing)
the monitor, and running the monitor self-test.
M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I T O R
includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from
the monitor.
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Solving Problems
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— If the power light is off, firmly press the
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by
— See the monitor documentation for
— If your speaker system