If The Display Is Blank; If The Display Is Difficult To Read; If Only Part Of The Display Is Readable; System Setup Program - Dell Latitude D630 XFR User Manual

11.18.1 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.
CHECK THE BATTERY — If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted.
Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer.
TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as
a lamp.
CHECK THE AC ADAPTER — Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light
is on.
CONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET — Bypass power protection devices, power strips,
and the extension cable to verify that the computer turns on.
ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES — Search for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center (click
Start→ Help and Support).
SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE — If your computer is attached to an external monitor, press <Fn><F8> to switch the
video image to the display.

11.18.2 If the Display is Difficult to Read

ADJUST THE BRIGHTNESS — Press <Fn> and the up- or down-arrow key
MOVE THE EXTERNAL SUBWOOFER AWAY FROM THE COMPUTER OR MONITOR — If your external speaker system
includes a subwoofer, ensure that the subwoofer is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor.
ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE — Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances.
ROTATE THE COMPUTER TO FACE A DIFFERENT DIRECTION — Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor
picture quality.
ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS —
1. Click the Start button and then click Control Panel.
2. Click Appearance and Themes.
3. Click the area you want to change or click the Display icon.
4. Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution.
RUN THE VIDEO DIAGNOSTICS TESTS — If no error message appears and you still have a display problem, but the
display is not completely blank, run the Video device group in the Dell Diagnostics. If the problem persists, contact Dell
Customer Support.
SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" — If an error message appears, see "

11.18.3 If Only Part of the Display is Readable

CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR —
1. Shut down your computer and connect an external monitor to the computer.
2. Turn on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls.
If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. Contact Dell Customer Support.

12 System Setup Program

12.1 Overview
NOTE: Your operating system may automatically configure most of the options available in the
system setup program, thus overriding options that you set through the system setup program.
(An exception is the External Hot Key option, which you can disable or enable only through the
system setup program.) For more information on configuring features for your operating system,
access the Help and Support Center (click Start→ Help and Support).
You can use the system setup program as follows:
· To set or change user-selectable features—for example, your computer password
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