Video And Display Problems - Dell Latitude D400 User Manual

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charge. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
Otherwise, activate hibernate mode

Video and Display Problems

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist
If the display is blank
C — If you are using a battery to power your computer,
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the battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet
using the AC adapter, and turn on the computer.
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working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp.
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the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on.
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Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify
that the computer turns on.
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Windows Help or the Windows Help and Support Center.
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monitor, press
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— The
or turn off the computer.
as you complete these checks.
— Ensure that the electrical outlet is
— Check the AC adapter cable connections. If
— Search for the keyword standby in
— If your computer is attached to an external
to switch the video image to the display.
— Insert a disk
battery is running out of
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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.
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