Start-Up Error Messages; Video And Monitor Problems; If The Screen Is Blank; If The Screen Is Difficult To Read - Dell XPS 8200 Technical Specifications

interference: power extension cables, keyboard and mouse extension cables, too many devices on a power strip, or multiple power strips
connected to the same electrical outlet.
Check the Power Properties — See the
Windows 2000). To access help files, see

Start-Up Error Messages

Operating system not found — Call Dell for technical assistance. See "Contacting Dell" in the Dell Solutions Guide for the correct number to
call.
Insert bootable media — The operating system is trying to boot to a nonbootable floppy disk or CD. Insert a bootable floppy disk or CD.
Non-system disk error — A floppy disk is in the floppy drive. Remove the floppy disk and restart the computer.

Video and Monitor Problems

If the screen is blank

HINT: See the documentation that came with your monitor for fault indications and troubleshooting procedures specific to your monitor.
Check the video cable connection —
the video cable is connected as shown on the START HERE sheet for your computer.
Press the monitor power button —
Check the power light — When 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 electrical outlet — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
Swap the computer and monitor power cables —
defective.
Test the video extension cable (if used) —
defective.
Test the monitor — If another monitor is available, connect it to the computer.
Check the back panel lights — If all four lights below the serial connector are not green, call Dell for technical assistance. See "Contacting
Dell" in the Dell Solutions Guide for the correct number to call.
Check the Power Properties — See the
Windows 2000). To access help files, see

If the screen is difficult to read

Adjust the contrast and brightness —
brightness.
Move the subwoofer away from the monitor —
(60 cm) away from the monitor.
Move the monitor away from external power sources —
screen image to appear "shaky." Turn off nearby devices to check for interference.
Rotate the monitor to face a different direction —
Degauss (demagnetize) the monitor —
Run the monitor self-test — See the documentation that came with your monitor.
Restore the recommended settings —
Check for additional adjustments —
may require.
Adjust the Windows display settings
Windows XP
1. Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click Appearance and Themes.
3. Click Display, and then click the Settings tab.
4. Try different settings for Screen resolution and Color quality.
Windows Me and Windows 2000
1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Display icon, and then click the Settings tab.
3. Try different settings for Colors and Screen area.
Check for interrupt request conflicts —
Tell Me How help file or search for the keyword standby in Help and Support (Help in Windows Me and
"Accessing Help Files."
Check for bent pins (most video cable connectors have missing pins, but not bent pins). Ensure that
Be sure that you firmly pressed the monitor power button.
Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the power cable is
If you are using a video extension cable and removing the cable solves the problem, the cable is
Tell Me How help file or search for the keyword standby in Help and Support (Help in Windows Me and
"Accessing Help Files."
See the documentation that came with your monitor for instructions on adjusting the contrast and
If your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 2 ft
Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the
Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality.
See the documentation that came with your monitor.
Restore the original resolution and refresh rate settings. See the
See the documentation that came with your monitor for any additional adjustments that your monitor
See "Resolving Software and Hardware
Tell Me How
Incompatibilities."
help file for instructions.